Adonis Mendiola

Born to Joseph D. Mendiola (Mafnas/Mendiola) of Maina/Agana Heights and Agnes Cruz Mendiola (Borja/Santos) of Santa Rita/Agat, Adonis is the third eldest of 6 other siblings (Venus M. Baguinon, Orion J.C. Mendiola, Aries J.C. Mendiola, Janus J.C. Mendiola, Athena M. Copeland, and Theseus J.C. Mendiola)

He is marred to Charlene Borja Mendiola, daughter to Jesus Camacho Borja of Mongmong and Annie Cruz Mesa of Chalan Pago. With three sons, Adam C. Mendiola, Austin T. Mendiola, and Justin R. Mendiola. 

Adonis Mendiola wants what you want, accountable Government that responds to the needs of the people and businesses who work hard to support themselves.  Adonis wants a good return on the taxes paid as efficient and quality services provided to all who make the effort to open a business, become productive employees and live as a contributing member of our society.  

Adonis wants efficient and effective health and medical services provided for at the Guam Memorial Hospital & Department of Public Health & Social Services.  Safe and secure streets and neighborhoods watched after by the Guam Police Department and other safety agencies.  As a parent of public school students, Adonis wants a safe and inviting learning environment complete with teachers and faculty who are supported as they provide the best education experience to his and everyone else's children.

Work Experience

Federal Government & Military Service

Chaplain Assistant, US Army (Active Duty/Army Reserves/National Guard) 1989 - 2011. 

Veteran of Operation Desert Shield & Storm (90-91) and Supported Operation Enduring Freedom (Iraq/Afghanistan) with Awards

Private Sector

Assistant Store Manager, The Home Depot (Tamuning, Guam) 2007 – 2009

Media & Broadband Sales and Services Consultant, MCV 2006 – 2007

Account Sales & Marketing Manager, School Days Uniform Inc. 2006 - 2008

Local Government Service

Director, Department of Youth Affairs Jan. 2011 - Present

Program Coordinator, Department of Integrated Services for the Disabled 2010

Field Operations Supervisor, Guam Census 2010

Inventory Management Officer, Pharmacy Dept. GMHA 1996 – 2005

Administrative Assistant, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control DPHSS 1994-1996

• Senior Student – University of Phoenix, BS Management

• Attended University of Guam & Guam Community College-Freshman-Junior Years

• 1989-1993  US Army Chaplain Assistant School

• 1985-1988  Evangelical Christian Academy

• Equal Employment Officer, Civil Service Commission of Guam, 7/01 (40 hours of instruction)

• Diversity and Equity: Resolving Conflict in the Workplace, Classroom, and Community, University of Guam Center for Continuing Education and Outreach Programs 7/97; 8 hours of instruction.  

• Quality Team Training, Guam Memorial Hospital, 8/97, 8 hours of instruction.  

• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

• ACPE - 20 Continuing Education Credits towards recertification of Certified Pharmacy Technician status

• Mastering Peak Performance Level I (aka. SSI), Class #48, 8/13-8/15/99, 20 hours of instruction. 

• Public Health Services, MD - Inventory & Supply Management Workshop 7/97, 8 hours of instruction

Adonis is currently the Director for the Department of Youth Affairs and is proud to say that he's accomplished much in the last year he's been there. From participation in the Guam Juvenile Justice Law Review Commission, to the completed renovation of the Echo Dorm (adds 28 client holding cells), to the implementation of the Community Reintegration Program and soon to launched Career Technical Education (providing construction trades, culinary and computer networking training) partnership with GCC for the rehabilitation of children at DYA.  

He couldn't have done this of course without the awesomely skilled, experienced and supportive staff. Together he has worked with the Calvo/Tenorio administration, other department and agency Directors, members of the current legislature, local and federal judiciary to help solve the issues that affect children, youth, and families.