Congresswoman Amata Congratulates Fatiatamai Puapa’e Folau on Completion of APAICS Congressional Fellowship

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata congratulates Fatiatamai "Ma'i" Puapa'e Folau of Tafuna, American Samoa, on completing the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Congressional Fellowship, and now serving as a Legislative Correspondent in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Fatiatamai "Ma'i" Puapa'e Folau of Tafuna, American Samoa,

The daughter of Tapumanaia Elisaia Folau and Puapa'e Folau of Toamua, Upolu, Folau is fluent in English and Samoan. She earned a bachelor's degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was selected as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar.

"Congratulations to Fatiatamai on this outstanding achievement," said Congresswoman Amata. "Her dedication to public service and academic excellence reflects the remarkable talent of American Samoa. We are proud to see another Samoan serving with distinction on Capitol Hill and wish her continued success."

APAICS is a nationally recognized, nonpartisan nonprofit organization that develops Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander leaders through congressional fellowships and leadership programs.

Folau completed the prestigious fellowship as the only Pacific Islander in her cohort. She now serves in the office of Representative Burgess Owens (Utah's 4th Congressional District), where she manages legislative correspondence, supports constituent engagement, works on aviation policy, and leads a prayer group on Capitol Hill.

"It is an honor to serve in Congress and represent my community through public service," said Folau. "I hope my journey encourages more young people from American Samoa to pursue opportunities in public service and leadership."

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