Our Story
Our Mission
To shine a light on resilient and sustainable Pasifika communities by, Leading different types of research that engage Pasifika communities. Bridging the gap between academia and everyday realities by applying our core principle of NIU – Navigating In Unity. Contributing towards producing new knowledge and transformative change, to create safe spaces for empowering people to flourish and thrive.
Core Values
Faith-led
Authentic Connection
Service-hearted
Uncomfortable courage
Dr. Siautu Alefaio-Tugia
FOUNDER
THINKER
DOER
Petra Satele
LEADER
RESEARCH-NAVIGATOR
SCHOLAR-ACTIVIST
Doctoral candidate in Psychology
Kotalo Leau
LEADER
RESEARCH-NAVIGATOR
COMMUNITY-CONNECTOR
Masters of Sciences in Psychology
Marlon Naepi
LEADER
RESEARCH-NAVIGATOR
INNOVATIVE IMPACTOR
Bachelor of Theology
Matt Luani
LEADER
RESEARCH-NAVIGATOR
CULTURAL-INDIGENOUS DESIGNER
Doctoral candidate in Design
Our Team
Research Village
Sesimani Havea
Doctoral candidate in Psychology
Alosina Nua
Master of Arts in Psychology
Velonika Nikki Falaniko
Doctoral candidate in Climate Science
Gloria Finau
Master of Science in Psychology
Eirenei Taua’i
Master of Indigenous Studies:
(University of Otago)
Taulaga Monica Auva'a-Alatimu
Doctoral candidate in psychology
Rochelle Nafatali
Doctoral candidate of Clinical Psychology:
Malcolm Andrews
Doctoral candidate in psychology
Our Village
