 Representation and enhancement of the EH profession in the region and Pacific;  Establishment and maintenance of closer ties between EH and healthcare professionals, individuals, groups and supporting organizations in the region and Pacific;  Establishment and maintenance of closer ties between EH and environmental agencies, organizations, groups and individuals in the region and Pacific;  Promotion and support of EH and related health initiatives in the region;  Promotion and support of EH services and infrastructure development in the region;  Promotion and support of continuing education and human resource development in EH;  Promotion of communication and partnerships between EH and community groups/ organizations including the private sector;  Strengthening of data collection, reporting standards and uniform health information systems;

The overall mission of NPEHA is to improve the environmental health of the people in the Pacific Region.

 Regular members ◦ EH professionals practicing EH or sanitation in CNMI, FSM, Guam, Kiribati, Marshal l Islands, Nauru and Palau.  Associate members ◦ People who are interested in EH or related field (environmental sciences, nursing, etc) may become Associate Members of the association.  Student members ◦ Students enrolled in post-secondary schools studying EH or related field may become Student Member of the association.

 President (Moses Pretrick- FSM)  Vice President (Tom Nadeau- Guam)  Secretary (John Tagabuel- CNMI)  Treasurer (Eden Uchel- Palau)

 2005 (Palau) ◦ Develop core competencies for EHOs for food and drinking water safety  2007 (Guam) ◦ Review food safety legislation  2010 (Guam) ◦ Review food standards  2013 (Manila) ◦ Develop strategic plan ( )

 WHO, USFDA, PIHOA and FNU  SPC, FAO, CDC, ASTHO, etc.  Training institutions (COM, UOG, PCC, FNU, etc)  Distant learning (POHLN, etc)

 CNMI14  FSM42  Guam12  Kiribati10  Marshall Islands*1  Nauru*1  Palau15 ____________________________ Total95 * need to be updated

 37%-High school diploma  59%-College degree (some,2-yrs,4-yr)  4%-Graduate (Masters)

 EH strategic planning  Training and education of EHOs  Partners- WHO, PIHOA, FNU, USFDA…