Pacific Islander Student Association
The Exectutive Board Members
LEIPUA BROWN
Major/Minor:
Double-Major: Philosophy / Rhetoric & Writing Studies
Place of birth/Raised: Long Beach, CA/WVC, UT
Short Statement: "I love God, family, school, music, and good company. Laughing hard, singing loudly, serving often, dancing randomly, and shoulder-shrugging get me through those days that are harder/longer than others. Apparently I look mean, but I promise I'm nice. Feel free to try and find me, if you need anything! "
NEWTON MAUAI
Major/Minor: Mining Engineering
Place of birth/Raised: American Samoa
Short Statement: "I Joined PISA because I wanted to connect with other pacific islanders on campus, and also gain connections and skills that will benefit my college and future life. To make relationships that will last a lifetime. Also, you can't resist a Request from Ti, If he tells you to do something. Do it. Ti is the main person that helped enroll me into the U of U"
HOLLY ELMORE
Major/Minor: Biology
Place of birth/Raised: Anchorage, Alaska
Short Statement: "I like to smile and have fun as much as I can :) I like food to especially when it's with Rachel Su'a. She's my food buddy. If any of you guys need help, you can come to me... cause helping people is my thing to. That's it :)
ANTHONY NGYUEN
Major/Minor: Bio-Medical Engineering/Physics
Place of birth/Raised: RosePark, UT
Short Statement: "Do not pray for an easy life, pray for strength to endure a difficult one. - Bruce Lee"
MELE KILIONI
Major/Minor: Human Development & Family Studies
Place of birth/Grew up in: Reno, Nevada
Short Statement: As a Pacific Islander at the U of U, I take pride in my culture, my people & my education as a Ute. I hope that as a member of PISA, I can contribute as much knowledge, connections, time & fun memories to this student group to help better our future & pave a way for the ones after us. I'm excited for all that we have in store, let the good times roll! Go Utes!
SISIKULA MAILAU
Major/Minor: Business adminstration/Information Systems
Place of birth/Raised: Kingdom of Tonga
Short Statement: "Migrated to the United States for the sole purpose of education. Strong believer that education is freedom. Eldest of seven children. Father plays a big role of inspiring me to pursue business. Mother is my role model for great work ethics. A business student in David Eccles School of Business with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and currently working on a second Bachelors of Science in Information Systems. With one more year to go, I have enjoyed serving in student groups such as PISA, ASUU Diversity Board, Opportunity Scholars and LDSSA. In addition to education, I love golf and food and good conversations."
SOA MULITALO
Major/Minor: Undeclared
Place of birth/Grew up in: West Valley, Utah
Short Statement: The name "Soa" means companion in samoan so if you need a friend, HOLLA AT ME!! haha I love learning and serving others. My favorite color is light dan and my favorite animla is poopies.....i like serving the lord...hiking....play volleyball....(name that movie!! :D) I also love playing volleyball, being a part of PISA, and i love all of the friends and connections i've made through this student group. I am looking forward to another great year on the board!! I guess you could say that i just LOVE to LOVE!!
INOKE FELILA
Major/Minor: Computer Science EAE
Place of birth/Raised: North HollyWood, CA/Kearns,UT
Short Statement: "And it came to pass, that when I, Enoch, have recevied the word to engrave mine own small records upon this website, i responded with, 'Ok' and then continued to live out rest of mine mortal-bodied life. When thou hast question for mine soul, thou has permission from the All-Mighty God, according to that which is good, to pleasure me with thy words of curiosity. "
DENNIS PHAOPHONGSAVATH
Major/Minor: Applied Physics
Place of birth/Grew up in: Kearns, Utah
Short Statement: I really don't know what to say here.....I like food....really, really, REALLY like food. Done.
KERI-LYN MICHALKE
Major/Minor: Political Science/International Studies
Place of birth/Raised: Honolulu, Hawaii / Sandy, Utah
Short Statement: "Have a healthy discontent with the present."
SIONE TANAKI
Major/Minor: Civil Engineering/Leadership
Place of birth/Raised: West Valley City
Short Statement: " I've been here at the University of Utah for three years now and I've done my best to represent Pacific Islander students in all that I do. I'm really excited to be a part of PISA this year. Hopefully together we can all do our best to make this group a great place for everyone."
ALISI NUAPALAU
Major/Minor: Architecture/Urban Ecology
Place of birth/Raised: North HollyWood, CA/Kearns,UT
Short Statement: "I enjoy figure skating, ballroom dancing, dress up for special occasions, and anything else that you would find weird for a tongan guy to have interest in. haha Sounds different?? That's ok. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. :D"
NOA JOHNSON
Major/Minor: Undeclared
Place of birth/Raised: Oakland, CA
Short Statement: "Hi. :)"
RACHEL SU'A
Major/Minor: Ethnic Studies and International Studies
Place of birth/Raised: Daly City, California
Short Statement: Without your imperfections, you are not you. So embrace who you are and be U. Stay curious, stay beautiful, stay different, stay U.
BREIANNA WOLFGRAMM
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice/Sociology
Place of birth/Raised: Utah
Short Statement: " Scars remind us where we've been, they don't have to dictate where we are going."
KEHOALANI PATI
Major/Minor: Pre Nursing
Place of birth/Raised: American Samoa
Short Statement: "Brahhh lets go workout" 😂😂😂
CHALMER GAMBLER
Major/Minor: Architecture/Urban Ecology
Place of birth/Raised: North HollyWood, CA/Kearns,UT
Short Statement: "I enjoy figure skating, ballroom dancing, dress up for special occasions, and anything else that you would find weird for a tongan guy to have interest in. haha Sounds different?? That's ok. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. :D"
MELE WOLFGRAMM
Major/Minor: Architecture/Urban Ecology
Place of birth/Raised: North HollyWood, CA/Kearns,UT
Short Statement: "I enjoy figure skating, ballroom dancing, dress up for special occasions, and anything else that you would find weird for a tongan guy to have interest in. haha Sounds different?? That's ok. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. :D"
