Le Va
Te Pou


Our people

Le Va's team has a rich and diverse background in terms of work and life experience. We are proud of our cultural heritage and embrace our origins from the Pacific and around the world.

As part of Te Pou, Le Va works throughout New Zealand, in both urban and rural settings with NGOs, DHBs and primary care providers, Government agencies, education providers and national bodies. You can learn more about Te Pou's staff on the Te Pou website.

Synthia Dash
Project support/research assistant
Esther Faitala
Senior project coordinator
Monique Faleafa
National manager Le Va

Andy Feau
Project support
Talita Fitikefu
Pacific administrator
Manase Lua
Project development

Shana Malio-Satele
Project development
Robert Muller
Project development
Robyn Shearer
Chief executive

Ben Tafau
Senior project coordinator
Debra Tuifao
Operations lead
Taga Uili
Project support/youth advisor