Le Nu'u Legacy Foundation
(LEH - NEW - OO)
Your village behind every champion
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Empowering Pacific Islander students to navigate their academic, professional, and personal journeys with confidence and cultural pride through advocacy, professional development,
and community engagement.
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Voices from our community
Noah Fifita - University of Arizona
Leviticus Su'a - University of Arizona
Brent Brennan - Community partner
Upcoming Events
Hawaii Service Learning Trip
Spring 2026 (May 17th- 24th)
Through generous donor support, we will be traveling to Hawaiʻi to join Aunty Blanche McMillan at Hui Mahiʻai ʻĀina for an immersive service learning experience — reconnecting with roots, strengthening cultural identity, and giving back to the community through hands-on service. Airline tickets are purchased and we are finalizing our activities for the week on island! 🌺
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▶ 2nd 'Ohana Hui — June 2026 | Date TBD — Stay tuned! Details coming soon.
Our 'ohana Hui will be back! Join us again for an evening of island-style food, cultural connection,
and fellowship with our Pacific Islander community at the University of Arizona and beyond.
Whether you're a student, family member, supporter, or just finding your way to us -
there is a place for you at our table. More details coming soon! Stay tuned for "save the date" announcements.
Past Events
Spring Professional Development Workshop Series — Completed! ✅
Over 7 powerful sessions, our Pacific Islander 'ohana showed up week after week - covering Health & Wellness, financial literacy, business protection, and personal narrative. Mahalo to our incredible facilitators: Jimmy Snuka Jr. - Health, Wellness & Be Battle Ready (M3H2), Trevon Ross-Financial Literacy, COO of 5 Star Tax Resolutions, Dalton Forsythe - Business Literacy & Protection, Tencap Wealth Coaching, Coach Iona Uiagalelei, The Front training & our own Phillip Medlock, UA ENG Academic Advisor - Personal Narrative & Networking. We are so proud of every student who committed to this series. This is what Le Nu'u Legacy is all about.
Ohana Hui Gathering✅ 1st 'Ohana Hui — Saturday, February 28, 2026 was wonderful!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Rail Yard Tucson for an incredible evening of island-style food (catered in by Ohana BBQ, Kailey Petelo from University of Arizona's Pasifika Collective and our own Benjie Medlock), cultural connection, and fellowship with our Pacific Islander 'Ohana at the University of Arizona & Tucson. We are also grateful to some of our teenage volunteers from Salpointe Catholic High school and City High school who helped serve at the event as well. We are so grateful for all who are part of our story.
*A special mahalo to our Advisory Board Member, Melenaite Fifita, for traveling in to celebrate with us. Kāinga shows up!
Meet Our Team
Founder and Executive Director
Known as "Aunty Benjie," she offers loving guidance to Pacific Islander students and their families.
SUPPORT TEAM & VOLUNTEERS
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David Benson (Training & Fundraising)
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Jerome Buttel (Tech support)
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Alipate Fetuli (Cultural Arts & Design)
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Maya Herrera (College Intern)
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Tulani Medlock (Social Media Intern)
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Beau Ralphs (Advisor)
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Michele Schultz (Fundraising & Community Connections)
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Jimmy Snuka, Jr. (Training & Fundraising)
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Haylie Tuiasosopo (College Intern)
Advisory Board Members
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Stan Adams
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Melenaite Fifita
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Blanche McMillan
Academic Programs Lead
Known as "Uncle Phil," a UA Academic Advisor with almost 30 years in higher education.
Support our mission,
build a legacy
The Le Nu'u Legacy Foundation is more than a program; it is a family. We are a community built on the belief that every Pacific Islander student deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our work is made possible through the generosity of a village of supporters who believe in our mission. Your contribution, no matter the size, directly funds the workshops, mentorship, and cultural programs that empower these young leaders to build a legacy of their own.
Stand with us and become a vital part of their journey
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