Rosevonne Pato

Rosevonne Makaiwi Pato is an American Samoan academic administrator who has served as the president of the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) since 2017.

Early career and education Pato's career in education began in 1989. Over the course of her career, she has worked in the American Samoa K-12 system, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System, and the American Samoa government's Social Services Department. She also served as the chairperson of the Health and Human Services Department.

As president, Pato has overseen significant developments at the college. In January 2018, ASCC officially opened its new Multipurpose Center, a project that had been envisioned since 2004. During the dedication ceremony, Pato acknowledged the contributions of past college president Adele Satele Moali’itele Galea’i, government officials, and partners who helped bring the multi-million dollar project to fruition. In December 2024, Pato's leadership was recognized when ASCC received a federal grant of $282,335 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This grant was awarded to replace equipment and furniture in several college departments that were damaged during flooding in July 2022. In her remarks at the induction ceremony, she noted that the ASCC chapter was the only one in the Pacific and the only one at a community college in the nation. This award is the most prestigious honor for community college presidents by PTK and recognizes leaders who have shown strong support for student success and the development of student leaders.

Pato began serving as a commissioner for the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in 2023. She has been a member of the Pacific Postsecondary Education Council since 2013 and has participated in peer review teams for the ACCJC.

Personal life Pato has five children.