Our Leadership

John Aulava

Pago Pago, American Sāmoa

Board of Directors, Secretary/Treasurer - UTOPIA Hawai'i

Pronouns - He, Him

Sāmoan | Tuvaluan

Occupation: Full Time Mail Carrier at United States Postal Service where I am certify as a New Hire Trainer And Mentor. 9 years of Experienced in Finance and Banking with Previous employer at First Hawaiian Bank Education: Graduated both High School and College in American Samoa. Diploma and Associate Degree in Liberal Arts

Our core values serve as the foundation for living a purposeful life, driving us to pursue fulfillment, contentment, and self-worth through our actions and responsibilities. On a personal level, these values encompass striving for excellence, cultivating motivation, embracing lifelong learning, and productively utilizing our talents to advocate and share our culture with the world. They also involve nurturing assertiveness, resilience, empathy, and compassion while fostering meaningful relationships and upholding integrity. Within our organization, Utopia, we prioritize integrity, accountability, acceptance, teamwork, creativity, and cooperation, recognizing that individual values align with and drive our collective mission. This synergy between personal and organizational values is the essence of a deeper connection, one that empowers us to fulfill our duties with purpose, love and understanding of one another.

Why join us? In a world torn apart by hate and division, we offer a sanctuary where love and acceptance reign supreme. Utopia invites you to experience the warmth and compassion that radiates from our community, where every individual's uniqueness, talent, and ideas are cherished. Come spend a day with us and discover the beauty of our diversity, where your culture and way of life are celebrated, and you're empowered to be your authentic self without fear of judgment, allowing us to learn from each other and grow together.