MEET our members
Click on photo for name and short bio.
JESSICA
Psychology
I’m proudly indo-fijian! I’m also a commuter majoring in Psychology! I love trying new things wether it be activities, food, or music I’m down for it all! Family is one of most important things to me as mine are my number one supporters through everything I do!
christine
Business Administration
Hello everyone my name is Christine Tau. I am a first year student majoring in Business Admin. I am very excited to be apart of something great here at SJSU for us PI students. I hope to build community and take advantage of all the resources available to us.
aki
Public Health
Hello and mālō e lelei everyone, my name is Akilotoa Fifita. I’m a junior student, majoring in Public Health with a minor in Nutrition. I was born here in the U.S. but raised back in Tonga, so I’m really excited to be a part of this journey to build our Pacific Islander community within SJSU alongside my fellow Pasifika Spartans.
maria
Mālō e lelei my name is Maria Takapu. I'm a senior, graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering. I am excited to begin this journey with my fellow Pasifika Spartans to build a foundation of inclusivity, support, and pride in our community of Pacific Islanders!
LUTE
Public Health
I am a proud Tongan, born and raised in the Bay. I love to hang out and make new friends and love being around people! In the future I hope to graduate with a degree in computer engineering.
CAITLIN
Social Science Teacher Preparation
Hello and bula vinaka everyone, my name is Caitlin Miller! I'm a 3rd-year Social Science Preparation for Single-Subject Teaching major. I'm so excited to be a part of PISA and the establishment of a social community for fellow Pasifika Spartans.
chance
Computer Science
Hello! I was born and raised on the island of Oahu. I am excited to celebrate and promote the Pacific Islander culture together with the Pacific Islander community here at SJSU. Here at SJSU, I am a Computer Science major and am looking forward to working with everyone!
shanaia
Psychology
Hi I’m Shanaia! I’m so stoked to be a part of this community and to make new connections. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life. I’m a flanker for SJSU’s rugby team and I’m excited to meet new people!
AZALEA ORELLANA
Heyyy my name is Azalea Sanchez Orellana. I’m majoring in Business Admin. I am very excited to be apart of a PI club, love the culture and everything. Excited to see what events we make in the future!
toeta
Business Administration
I’m 100% Samoan and a Samoan choreographer.
Cristian
Public Health
I am a Bay Area-raised Tongan who is a Public Health major. I love going to concerts/music festivals and to workout at the gym.
MIKAILA
Public Relations
I’m half Chuukese and half Filipino! And I’m excited to be apart of SJSU’s PISA!
ADI
Business Corporate Finance
Bula Vinaka Everyone my name is Adi Sereima Tuidelaibatiki, I am a proud Fijian , a third year student here in SJSU majoring in Business Corporate finance and accounting. I am very excited to be a part of the PISA family and get to build relationships and conquer college life together with you all. GO SPARTANS !!
lisieli
Communication Studies
Polynesian
corrinsea
Business Administration
Polynesian
PEYTON
Undeclared
I really enjoy performing songs and watching performances. I love watching dances and really any theatre and performing events. I’ve never been, but I hope one day I can go to the Philippines!
MADZ
Aerospace Engineering
Hafa Adai! I like long walks on the beach, playing video games, guyuria, and Spam. I am a transfer student going on my third year. I used to play competitive indoor and beach volleyball. My family comes from Guam and I’m second generation born in America.
elisa
Kinesiology
I am a Kinesiology major with a concentration in Sports Management & Culture. I love going to the beach, going on adventures, and hanging with friends and family whenever I can. I also love meeting new friends and going on study dates.
SANDRA
Public Health
Senior
cherulise
Kinesiology
Senior, Polynesian
LEIALANI
Library & Information Systems
Micronesian / Polynesian
our ADVISOR
DR. VIDALINO RAATIOR
Dr. Vid, our club advisor, is a Chuukese international educator, social entrepreneur, and community organizer for the Micronesian diaspora in the U.S. He coordinates study abroad & exchange programs in Asia and the Pacific at the College of Professional & Global Education at SJSU.
Advisor: Dr. Vidalino Raatior, Ed.D
Position: Coordinator, Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
Location: College of Professional & Global Education, Student Union - West
Phone: 408-924-4286
Email: vid.raatior@sjsu.edu
Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/studyabroad/
Blog: https://www.vid.raatior.com/
OUR support CENTER
CENTER FOR ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENT EMPOWERMENT (CAPISE)
We are affiliated with the Center for Asian Pacific Islander Student Empowerment (CAPISE) which "provides community-building and cultural and academic empowerment opportunities for Asian and Pacific Islander students at SJSU."
Director: Dr. Jinni Pradham, Ph.D
Program Coordinator: Mary Tran, M.A
Location: Student Union - West, 1st floor, next to Veterans Resource Center
Phone: 408-924-3674
Email: capise@sjsu.edu
Website: https://www.sjsu.edu/capise/