WHO ARE WE ?

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Name : Baker Autumns Taumaoe
​Age : 19 

About me : ​Pacific greetings to you all. My name is Baker Autumns Taumaoe. I was born to Fuatia Taumaoe from the villages of Nu’uuli in American Samoa and Puapua in Savai’i. I identify as a Fa’afafine and transgender woman. I graduated from Tafuna High School in 2022 and earned an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts, class of 2024. I am your reigning Miss S.E.I Earth 2023-2024. Advocacy is the priority that I bestow upon myself, promoting Fa’afafine awareness and encouraging more to affiliate within our community. Being visible is a fighting chance, and that’s what I’m passionate about: conducting work for my community so that others can succeed. “God created men and women, yea not Fa’afafine, but at the end of the day, God will see you as his child.”

What I do :  Rural Community Intern
​I am currently working as an Intern at the American Samoa Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence alongside the new program called “Rural”. Jaiyah Saelua is the Project Manager as well Uni Tanielu as the Assistant Coordinator. The newest initiatives from the OVW Rural Project Alliance. The project's main goals are to identify instances of violence against fa'afafine & fa'atama and to locate services that can assist victims in recovering from such acts. Rural is working collaboratively with the SOFIAS to collect data based on Sexual Violence within the Fa’afafine Community. The Program plays a crucial role in supporting the Fa’afafine community. This program focuses on providing essential resources, education, and advocacy to ensure that Fa’afafine individuals are recognized and respected within society. Through various initiatives, the Rural Program works to promote equality and acceptance, addressing issues such as discrimination and social stigma. They offer workshops, counseling, and community events that aim to empower Fa’afafine, helping them to thrive both personally and professionally. By fostering a supportive environment, the Rural Program contributes significantly to the visibility and well-being of the Fa’afafine in American Samoa, encouraging a more inclusive and understanding community. ​

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Name :   Lillyann Launiu
Age : 20

About me : I am Letoe’e-Lillyann Heta Launiu (Lilly) having been born of goodly parents. I am a 20-year-old human services graduate from the American Samoa Community College (ASCC). I live in Mapusaga Fou and was born on the 6th of January, 2004. 
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What I do : Training  Associate Intern
​ I am an intern working alongside the training coordinator - Ms.Judy Mata’utia, the community educator - Ms.Monica Ve’ave’a, and the assistant training coordinator - Ms.Maraea Nautu. In this work, I help organize and facilitate meetings. I am urged to think out of the box and be open-minded about our upcoming projects.  I learned a lot by taking the initiative to plan, asking questions, and training myself to research and be more educated on certain topics. For this summer’s internship, our summit surrounds the topic of Sexual Assault. As an advocate of this ongoing work, I aim to educate myself about Sexual Assault and be able to create awareness in my home and outside my home. 
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Name : Liualevaiosina Eveline
Age : 22

About me : I am from Faleasao,  Manu'a and Vaitogi and I was born on November 7th, 2002.

What I do :  Media Associate Intern 
My name is Liua E. Ofoia. I am a media intern with the Alliance Summer Internship Program. My job as a media intern is to help raise awareness through flyers. Researching and designing flyers for the month of and what awareness may come along with that month. For example, July is Disability Pride Month and National Minority Mental Health Month. As a media intern, the flyers that i create must send a clear message and eye pleasing to those who view .
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Name : James Morgan
​Age : 18

About me : My name is James, and I come from the village of Iliili. I currently attend High School as a Senior at the age of 18 years old. My hobbies consist of Body Building and Competitive Gaming, while consistently keeping my soul with the lord. I am also working towards joining the Marine Corps as my main goal for the future.

What I do : I work as an Technical Support here at the Alliance, My job is to edit webpages, update technological information and to make sure that the information being publicized is useful and accurate for the usage of our community.

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 This page is created by our own Intern James Morgan
with the support of Technical Staff