Our Board
We are dedicated to empowering women, girls and their families to achieve their full potential. We inspire all to join our village walk to become advocates and change makers.
We are Pacific women with purpose, committed to the belief that service and education can end poverty.
Loau Donina Va’a
Chair
Leading the way… think purpose, pray humility, act authentic.
Seini Afeaki
Senior Advisor Executive
To all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.
Annette Posimani
Public Officer
Telling your own story, that is powerful! That is your own purpose!
Yasmin Iese
General Executive
Gratitude, purpose and determination are the key to success…go forth with passion and purpose.
Jaithoon Venkteshwar
Treasurer
Write the script to the journey you imagined, building on your strength, resilience and self worth empowered by knowledge. May we continue to lift our girls and women to live the best version of themselves.
Naomi Tandingan
Secretary
Life is a continuous learning process. Learn, believe in yourself, and take action.
Loau Donina Va’a
Chair
Leading the way… think purpose, pray humility, act authentic.
Seini Afeaki
Senior Advisor Executive
To all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.
Annette Posimani
Public Officer
Telling your own story, that is powerful! That is your own purpose!
Yasmin Iese
General Executive
Gratitude, purpose and determination are the key to success…go forth with passion and purpose.
Jaithoon Venkteshwar
Treasurer
Write the script to the journey you imagined, building on your strength, resilience and self worth empowered by knowledge. May we continue to lift our girls and women to live the best version of themselves.
Naomi Tandingan
Secretary
Life is a continuous learning process. Learn, believe in yourself, and take action.
Loau Donina Va’a
Chair
Leading the way… think purpose, pray humility, act authentic.
Seini Afeaki
Senior Advisor
To all the little girls who are watching this, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful, and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.
Annette Posimani
Public Officer
Telling your own story, that is powerful! That is your own purpose!
Yasmin Iese
General Executive
Gratitude, purpose and determination are the key to success…go forth with passion and purpose.
Jaithoon Venkteshwar
Treasurer
Write the script to the journey you imagined, building on your strength, resilience and self worth empowered by knowledge. May we continue to lift our girls and women to live the best version of themselves.
Naomi Tandingan
Secretary
Life is a continuous learning process. Learn, believe in yourself, and take action.
Our Previous Board Members
Board 2019 – 2020
| Lead Executive | Donina Va’a |
| Secretary | Ane Tupou Fifita |
| Treasurer | Tracey Pouliva’ati |
| Executives | Melissa Malu, Lesley Ieremia, Leola Rose |
| Senior Advisor | Seini Afeaki |
Original Board 2017
Melissa Malu
Leola Marie Rose Small
Tracey Poulivaati
Lesley Moses Ieremia
Milika Rokotuiwai
Tongia Baker-Mato
Priscilla Sedgwick
Membership Benefits
Joining the Pacific Women’s Professional Business network is about you, her, and the community. It’s about re-imagining pathways that empower others. Whether you’re already a member or considering joining, it’s not just about leaving the door open – it’s about actively empowering others through every step of your journey.
Additionally, view our membership expression of interest form here.
