Lourdes T. Pangelinan (born 19 October 1954) was the first female director general of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
She received a degree in international relations from the University of California, Davis in 1976.
Following her graduation she worked as a journalist with the Pacific Daily News in Guam.
[1][3] On 6 January 2000, Pangelinan became the first female Director-General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
[4] She was reappointed twice and led the organisation until 5 January 2006, having held three two year terms.