Ele Fifita

Smiling woman seated indoors, off-shoulder patterned blouse, hands folded on lap

Position Title
AANAPISI Research Fellow
HERITAGE Mentor

Bio

Ele Fifita is rooted from Kingdom of Tonga, Vava'u Leimatu'a & Madeira Portugal. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Oakland & San Lorenzo, California. Ele is pursuing a Bachelors in Science in Human Development with a specialization of Health & Well-Being along with three minors in Public Health, Education, & Communications. Ele is passionate about serving and advocating for the Pacific Islander community in various ways. She is committed to advancing equity and representation for Pasifika students within higher education and in academia.

Region in the diasporas I identify with: Tonga