Northern California Secretary Malia (“Lia”) Aiavao

Lia Aiavao firmly believes in the power of representation and has spent her political career working to uplift the voices of historically overlooked communities. She knows that by amplifying voices, perspectives and experiences, meaningful change can be achieved.

As a biracial woman of Samoan descent, Lia has seen firsthand how Polynesian and Pacific Islander communities have been historically left behind without a seat at the table. She knows that engagement in the political process, community organizing, and support for Polynesian and Pacific Islander candidates are vital steps toward ensuring that specific needs are met — and she’s committed to bringing people together to make that happen.

In 2018, Lia served as Field Director for Catherine Stefani’s successful campaign for San Francisco Supervisor, managing all aspects of the voter contact, volunteer management and outreach programs. She then went on to work as a Northwest Finance Associate with Kamala Harris for the People where she coordinated with top-raising National Finance Committee members and helped organize high-dollar and grassroots fundraising events. After serving as an award-winning Media Director working with progressive candidates, Lia is now a Director of Public Affairs fighting for marginalized people and our future leaders of tomorrow in her free time.