Executive Board Members
Fa’aea Tumanuvao
PRESIDENT
MAJOR: International Security & Conflict Resolutions (ISCOR) Specialization in Environment
"Talofa lava! I was born in American Samoa and raised near Savannah, Georgia. I am currently a 4th year at SDSU and with my major I am hoping to become a diplomat or foreign officer. After being in PISA for three years I am excited to serve as this year's President!!"
Kayana Tedtaotao
VICE PRESIDENT
MAJOR: Civil Engineering
"Håfa Adai PISA! I was born in Virginia but raised in San Diego for most of my life. Currently, I'm pursuing an undergraduate degree in civil engineering. This will be my second year serving on the executive board for PISA and I am very excited for the various opportunities and experiences this upcoming year has to offer! A fun fact about me is that I dance with the Pupu ‘Ori Te Rahiti Nui!"
Joel Pacia
SECRETARY
MAJOR: Kinesiology, Pre-PT
"Aloha kākou! I am a fourth year from Temecula, California, currently majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. I joined PISA in 2023 as a transfer student to both connect with the culture and find new friends, and I am extremely proud to be serving on this year’s executive board! A fun fact about me is that I come from a huge family, having over 30 first cousins and even more nieces and nephews just on my mom’s side (my eldest first cousin is older than my dad lol)."
Tiaare Ahovelo
TREASURER
MAJOR: Accounting
"Malo e lelei, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, Kia Ora Koutou Katoa! My name is Tiaare Ahovelo and I am currently a Junior in Accounting. I was born and raised in Otara, Auckland located in New Zealand. This is my first year on the Executive Board for PISA and I am excited to bring and share my accounting knowledge to PISA through my treasurer role. A fun fact about me is that I am also a student-athlete here at state playing in the Division I Water Polo team."
Ethan Concepcion
CULTURAL COORDINATOR
MAJOR: History
MINOR: Anthropology
"Håfa Adai! I was born and raised in San Diego California. I am currently majoring in History at SDSU to pursue an occupation in education. My goal is to focus on Pacific Islander history to make it more accessible for students, who like me, were born off island and feel a form of detachment from their island. This is my first year on board and excited for the opportunities that will arise in my position."
Sydney Fernandez
PUBLIC RELATIONS
MAJOR: Kinesiology, Pre-PT
"Buenas yan håfa adai todus hamyo, guahu si Sydney and I’m from Guam! I am a second-year Kinesiology major with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. As your PR, I am excited to foster connections within our community and share our culture with a broader audience. Aside from PISA duties, I enjoy dancing with Guma' Imåhen Taotao Tåno' and crocheting!"
Sensi Fowler
ACADEMIC COORDIATOR
MAJOR: Aerospace Engineering
MINOR: Astronomy
"Håfa Adai! I am a second-year student from Temecula, CA, majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Astronomy. As a new member of PISA’s Executive Board, I am dedicated to supporting my fellow Pacific Islanders in achieving their professional aspirations. I aim to facilitate a successful HSC and provide valuable resources for both academic success and post-graduate career opportunities. Let’s have a good year!"
Malia Banawa
SOCIAL CHAIR
MAJOR: Social Science
"Hi PISA fam! I am Malia Banawa. I was born and raised in San Francisco in the Bay Area and moved out to San Diego for college. I am a 4th year Social Science major pursuing Occupational Therapy. I am excited to be able to plan all of the fun events that we’ll have this year and to get everyone more involved socially! Find me dancing with the Pupu Ori Te Rahiti Nui or hooping in the ARC basketball court."
EWAN TOLEDO
WEBMASTER
MAJOR: Multimedia
MINOR: Sociology
"Hi everyone! My name is Ewan and I am currently a senior majoring in Multimedia with a minor in sociology. I was born and raised here in San Diego for most of my life, I can’t think of anywhere else to live! I’m excited to be this year’s webmaster and to be involved in this year’s upcoming events. A fun fact about me is that I draw in my sketchbook during my free time, I’ve always enjoyed making art since grade school."
