Who We Are
FOR US, BY US
M.A.N.A. Pasefika is a San Fransisco-based collective of Pasefika women with roots in the City & surrounding Bay Area.
We have been trained to support ALL aspects of the pregnancy, birth & postpartum cycle and are equipped to support families from conception to birth to breastfeeding, including pregnancy loss.
We are passionate about uplifting the experiences of our Pasefika mama as a way to directly improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of Pasefika families today and for generations to come!
Ruta Lauleva Lua'iufi Aiono, IBCLC
Director & Co-founder of M.A.N.A.
Traditional Birth Attendant, Lactation Consultant,
Childbirth Educator, Full-Spectrum Doula
Maile Chand
Program Manager - Teine Toa Girls' Group &
Co-founder of M.A.N.A.
Full-Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator
Fatima Oliver
Program Manager - Teine Toa Girls' Group
Full-Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator
LaCricia Peleseuma
Outreach & Social Media Coordinator
Program Manager - Tama'ita'i Toa Mothers' Group
Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator,
Peer Lactation Counselor, Birth Navigator
Alisa Felise
Collective Member
Full Spectrum Doula, Lactation Educator, Birth Navigator