Standing (L-R): Annette Pitovao, Associate Professor Dion Enari, Sana Saleem, Venusi Taumoepeau, Genevieve Sang-Yum, Rokosiga Morrison, Helen Luka, Daisy Bentley-Gray, Dr Linda Aumua, Aki Te’evale, Karen Petana-Ioka, Ioane Aleke Fa’avae.
Sitting: Lupeti Fihaki
Absent: Janet Tawaketini, Jason Hallie, Margi Grey, Arun Deo, Malama Saifoloi, Dr Duzan Castellanos, Molia Alama, Vimlesh Shukla, Arun Deo, Dr Evangelia Papoutsaki (Advisor).

Research focus
The Pacific Research Fono (PRF) is a collective of research-engaged and informed Pacific academic and support staff at Unitec, who are subject-matter experts in a range of areas. Through strong internal and external networks, PRF offers comprehensive support for Pacific-focused research by the wider Unitec staff and student community and beyond.
Research leaders
Daisy Bentley-Gray – Contact Daisy Bentley-Gray
Associate Professor Dion Enari – Contact Associate Professor Dion Enari
Associate Professor Lefaoali’i Dion Enari, who was recently awarded the prestigious Le Moana Mua award, has acknowledged the support and input of his family and teachers as key contributors to his success.
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With Pacific students making up nearly a fifth of students at Unitec, the Fono Faufautua committee (our Pacific community board) plays an important role in increasing Pacific success.