Fa'api'o P. Ve'ave'a (Training Division Intern)
𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓕𝓪'𝓪𝓹𝓲'𝓸 𝓟. 𝓥𝓮'𝓪𝓿𝓮'𝓪 :
Fa'api'o Ve'ave'a is a second year student at the American Samoa Community College pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice and Pre Law. Passionate about the legal system and justice reform, she is eager to gain hands-on experience during her internship. Currently, Fa'api'o is assisting in leading a group project for a youth summit for the Alliance summer internship program. Through this project, she hopes to learn something useful, develop more skills, and work with new people. Outside of work, she loves unwinding with Netflix and chill sessions, indulging in self-care, and enjoying relaxing spa days.
Josalin Tuna ( Communications Division Intern )
𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓙𝓸𝓼𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓷 𝓣𝓾𝓷𝓪 :
Josalin Tuna is a preschool teacher with a love for learning, little ones, and life's simple joys. She graduated from Tafuna High School and is currently working toward her degree in Family and Human Services through BYU's online program. Her days are rooted in faith, family, and purpose. She finds peace in morning walks and feel most at home when when she is surrounded by nature. Her relationship with God and the love for her family guides everything she does, both personally and professionally. As she continues her education, she hopes to become a Child Welfare Specialist where she can be a voice and support system for children and families in need. It is her calling to help others feel seen, safe, and supported, especially during life's most vulnerable moments.
Asaua Patolo Fagalilo ( Fa'afafine Rural Division Intern )
𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓐𝓼𝓪𝓾𝓪 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓸𝓵𝓸 𝓕𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓵𝓸 :
Asaua Fagalilo is a student at the American Samoa Community College majoring in Accounting. She is a proud alumni of Nu'uuli Vocational Technical High School ( NVTHS ) where she double majored in Accounting and Family Consumer Science through the Textile and Merchandising program. There, she gained experience in budgeting and textile work which fueled her interest in both business and style. She is currently an intern for the Alliance Summer Internship Program, where she is gaining hands-on experience in a supportive and inspiring environment focused on youth development and community impact.
Josephine F. Mareko Saunia ( IT Division Intern )
𝓐𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓙𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓹𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓮 𝓕. 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓮𝓴𝓸 𝓢𝓪𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓪 :
Josephine Saunia is a sophomore student at the American Samoa Community College majoring in Criminal Justice while also working towards her Certificate of Proficiency in Practical Nursing. With a strong interest in both law enforcement and healthcare, her goal is to bridge these two fields and create a career path that reflects both her values and versatility. Josephine's academic journey is deeply personal. Her academic and career goals are rooted in a deep desire to give back to her family, especially her parents, who have supported her every step of the way. She is driven to break generational barriers and build a future that not only creates new opportunities for her and her family, but one that honors their sacrifice.
"This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GG00915-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, finding, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S Department of Justice."