“I am honored to welcome our new members to Pi Alpha Alpha. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize excellence in our midst," said Dr. John Rivera, associate professor of public administration and Pi Alpha Alpha Guam Chapter founding adviser. "Today, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. We also acknowledge the wonderful faculty that selflessly contribute their time and talent to make our MPA program the award-winning program it has become. Now, more than ever, the world needs those who will rise to the occasion and do their part to see us on the other side of this pandemic. Let the great work continue to forge our path.” 

The honor society has more than 160 chapters around the world in member schools of the National Association of Schools of Public Administration.

The Guam chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha was first organized in May 2015 and has more than 50 members. 

The newly inducted members are as follows:

Officers: 

• Melchor S. Castigador, President
• Renee Q. Carpela, President-Elect
• Natasha Suba, Vice President
• K-Dee Takawo, Secretary
• Adrian Festejo, Public Affairs Officer

Student Members:

• Arlie Bonto
• Jeanie Gabriel
• Mark Jones
• Meagan McDonald
• Jessiree Patao
• Jaylene San Nicolas
• John Perman Taman Jr.
• Darren Torres
• Joel Verango
• Deja Whitt
• Taylor Whitt
• Wien Winner

Faculty Members:

• Professor Ansito Walter
• Instructor Frank Ishizaki
• Associate Professor Gena Rojas
• Professor Judith Guthertz
• Associate Professor Ronald McNinch
• Professor Fred Schumann
• Assistant Professor Ronald Aguon
• Charles Esteves