Talavou (Vou) Aumavae

Talavou (Vou) Aumavae is a dedicated community organizer, civic leader, and political science graduate whose work centers on empowering Pacific Islander communities and advancing equity through culturally rooted initiatives. With over a decade of experience in advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and public service, Talavou has consistently championed the inclusion and visibility of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) voices in civic and policy spaces.

As the Founder and President of the Pacific Islander Democratic Club in San Mateo County—one of the nation’s first of its kind—Talavou has been instrumental in building political power and engagement within the PI community. Their leadership in voter outreach efforts, including as Chair for NHPI coalitions in multiple presidential campaigns, has mobilized historically underrepresented communities to the ballot box.

Whether serving on the board of Samoan Solutions, leading student organizations like the Pacific Islander Student Association at SFSU, or coordinating cultural education programs, Talavou brings a deep sense of purpose rooted in service, identity, and justice. Their vision is grounded in collective liberation and the belief that Pacific Islanders deserve not only a seat at the table, but the power to shape it.