John Akapito, who hails from Chuuk, is currently a student success coach and English language instructor at National University in San Diego. He also serves on National University’s Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
John has been with the National University System since 1995 where he has worked as an admission advisor, and coordinator and manager of the English Language Programs. John also served as the Registrar, Director and later Dean of Student Services for WestMed College in Northern California.
John Akapito has been involved in the local communities in California. He founded the Micronesian Association of Southern California and has been a member of the Pacific Islanders Festival Association of San Diego.
John’s credentials include being a qualified interpreter, translator. language evaluator for the legal systems in several states and various private translation agencies. He is also a member of the National Association of International Educators, and the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
John holds a BA in Communications and a Master of Public Administration both from National University.
PROFILE
Position: Student Success Coach & Instructor
Organization: National University
Contact: jeaf12@outlook.com
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AREAS OF FOCUS
- Culture
- Education
- Immigration
LANGUAGE
- Chuukese