Leituala Kuiniselani Tago-Elisara
PhD Scholar
Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe Tago commenced her PhD with DPA in 2020. She is a regional public servant with extensive leadership experience in the Pacific region. A Sāmoan national, with over 25 years of experience working in Sāmoa and the Pacific region, Leituala’s background is in social policy development and practice. She is also a certified Futurist with expertise in fusing cultural knowledge and strategic foresight in exploring futures. Leituala is a PhD Candidate at the Department of Pacific Affairs of the Australian National University and is currently based in Sāmoa.
Note: other than George Carter, Henry Ivarature, and Stewart Firth, Leituala is also supervised by Roannie Ng Shiu from University of Auckland.
HDR Supervisor/s
George Carter Henry Ivarature Stewart FirthExpertise Area(s)
Asia Pacific
Sāmoa
CULTURAL STUDIES
Strategic Studies
Social Policy