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Local Democrats name executive director

Ms. Tiana Trepanier
reporters@samoanews.com

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Democratic Party (ASDP) Executive Board is announcing its newly appointed Executive Director, Ms. Tiana Trepanier.

A graduate of Leone High School Ms. Trepanier, as a student was heavily involved in the Junior Statesmen program that exposed her to the inner workings of US Government and leadership.

“I became a registered member of the American Samoa Democratic Party because I felt its leadership reflected my values. I believe that our elected officials have a special responsibility to hear and serve the communities they represent.

“Naturally, as a mother and working woman –– the issues most near and dear to me are: access to health and childcare, quality education, income inequality, gun reform, environmental protection, personal choice and freedom. These are all issues at the heart of the Democratic Party platform,” she said.

ASDP chairman Patrick Ti’a Reid said, “I am confident that Ms. Trepanier’s lived and professional experiences as a veteran, mother, and an educator will be an asset to the ASDP Executive Board in moving forward.”

BACKGROUND

 She joined the Marine Corps after high school and while on active duty, earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu. After active-duty service, she moved back to American Samoa where she pursued a passion for Education.

For a decade, Ms. Trepanier worked in education as a teacher, a coach, an advisor, and as a principal for both Manumalo Academy and South Pacific Academy. She is currently the Plans and Operations Manager with the Office of the Governor and also works for Hawaiian Air as a customer service and ramp agent.

While her professional career keeps her busy, she always makes time for the community — volunteering as a member of the Rotaract Club of Pago Pago, a softball Manager for the American Samoa Little League, the Leone High School PTA, and as an appointee of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission.