Leadership Network members

Leilani Faaiuaso



Leilani is a proud Samoan woman from Falealupo, Salelologa, Luatuanu'u, and Leulumoega, with ancestral links to China.

Raised in Manurewa, South Auckland, Leilani now lives in Palmerston North. She is passionate about community and creating positive change.

Leilani serves as a Pacific and Youth advocate and governance changemaker on multiple committees while completing her double degree (BBus/BA) majoring in Management and Psychology.

Leilani was selected as one of 80 participants for the Asia Europe Foundation Young Leaders Summit Capacity Buildings 2024 and will travel to Budapest, Hungary, in October for the in-person training phase of the programme.