Who we are
The Pacific Disability Forum works across the Pacific and this is reflected in our board and staff. Learn more about the people who work with us to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in the Pacific below.
PDF Board
Latoa Halatau (New Zealand)
Villany Remengesau (Palau)
Other Members
- Ms Faatino Utumapu
- Mr Mataiti Mataiti
- Mr Ofeina Leka
- Mr Teweiariki Teaero
- Ms Samantha French
PDF Staff
Raveen Chand
Mr. Raveen Chand manages the PDF finances and financial reporting for the Secretariat internally and externally including preparation of Annual financial statements. Reporting to the Board and the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee plus the Membership Committee is part of this position. Raveen also manages IT, HRM, Procurement, logistics and the Corporate affairs of the organization and with timely coordination of the daily operational and administration functions as they impact on the financial governance of PDF. He reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Katabwena Tawaka
Mr. Katabwena Tawaka is responsible for providing leadership and support to PERU’s programming initiatives, source funding, as well as developing strategies; delivering training; providing technical assistance and developing resources/tools. He also provides mentoring and capacity building on climate change science and adaptation and reports directly to the Director Operations.
Laisa Vereti
Ms. Laisa Vereti ensures the effective delivery of program planning, implementation, reporting, research, evaluation and monitoring, advocacy, information sharing and profile raising services for the Pacific Disability Forum. She reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Shahil Chand
Shahil implements and manages the approved PDF services in the area of Information and Technology. He is responsible for the smooth running of computer and Telecommunications systems and ensuring that users get maximum benefits from it. This position reports to the Manager- Finance & Corporate.
Sainimili Tawake
Ms. Sainimili Tawake is responsible for assisting with the successful coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of PERU's climate change programme activities and objectives. She reports directly to the Manager - PERU.
Simione Bula
Mr. Simione Bula is responsible for assisting with the successful coordination, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of PERU's Disaster Risk Reduction programme activities and objectives. He reports directly to the Manager - PERU.
Prashneel Avinesh Kumar
This position will prepare and provide all relevant Finance and Administration related matters to the Manager- Finance & Corporate (MFC) for his reviews and approvals and any work to this position should be relayed by the MFC. The Finance & Administration Assistant will facilitate all administrative, financial, logistical plus Corporate support to the Preparedness, Emergency and Response Unit (PERU).
