Eddie Malesala – Chairman

Founded nonprofit SSS Good Samaritan to serve Pacific Islander youth and families in Southern California. Minister for Manumalo (Victory) Community Christian Church, Lakewood, CA. Member of Cerritos Chamber of Commerce. Chief executive of SSSGS Business Center in Cerritos, CA. Chairman for Samoan American Cultural & Art Center in Cerritos.

Lala Lagafuaina – Vice President

Retired high power electrician at Port of Long Beach Navy Shipyard. Deacon at Manumalo (Victory) Community Christian Church, Lakewood, CA. for more than 20 years.

Feeu “Ane” Malesala – Sectretary

SecretaryFeeu Malesala has over 25 years of experience in the Mortgage and Banking Industry as a Private Banker Underwriter within the Los Angeles Area. As a student of Brighan Young University of Hawaii, she studied in the field of Business Management and also excelled in the art of music and dancing. Yet her passion is to serve the Lord God Almighty and her fellow man. She shares her talent with her church as a music director and Youth Pastor. Feeu is the wife to Rev. Eddie Malesala of the Manumalo (Victory) Community Christian Church. Not only is she the Secretary of SSS Good Samaritan, she also volunteers as a social counselor and mentor to the youth. Both Feeu and her husband have 9 children and 4 adopted sons.

Faitoto’a Ene Lagafuaina – Treasurer

Faitoto’a has more than 25 years of business and retail sales experience under her belt; working for corporations such as Big Lots and JC Penny. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Faitoto’a always recognizes her faith in the Lord. She is currently the Executive Treasurer of the Manumalo (Victory) Community Christian Church and alongside her husband; they both serve as senior deacons.

Malaetasi Tolo – Board Member

A U.S Army Veteran Electrician still serving as a California State certified Electrician and a member of the IBEW Local 11.  Married for 30 years and a father of 2 children. I am especially proud to say that I am a Christian,  serving as a Deacon for over 20 years, served as a Secretary/Treasure for over 10 years, and currently a Sunday School Teacher for Manumalo Christian Church.

Ina Tolo – Board Member

Program Coordinator/Project Manager
Over 20 years in business management I haved worked with Sierra Gaming Inc., Morpho Trak Corp., and Caldwell Report.  Married for 30 years, have 2 beautiful children, I also enjoy spending time with my family, barbecue, volleyball and bowling. I am a true believer in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior !!!

Elijo J Faapouli – Board Member

I am a proud father of 3 beautiful children and happily married to my beautiful wife who is also committed along with myself in the SSSGS association. Aside from being committed to serve our community, I also love spending time with my family and golf with my friends. I am a master technician working for Connell Nissan and a deacon in the Manumalo Community Christian Church, where I am proud to do Gods work.

Joyce S Ulimasao Faapouli – Board Member

I am a dedicated servant of the Lord in the Manumalo Community Christian Church, and happily married to a God fearing man. I am a mother of 2 beautiful daughter and 2 handsome stepsons. I am a Registered Nurse working for Molina Health Medical Center, being a mentor, an advocate, a teacher and a caregiver. The most fulfilling role I love is serving our Lord by committing some of my time to the community and helping children and families in need.

Pua Toa – Board Member

Robert Bejarano – Advisor

Boeing Company for 23 years. UAW Bargaining Committee Member.Volunteer for Austism Foundation

Michael Peters – Technical Advisor

Applications trainer for United Parcel Services (UPS)

Ben Guevara – Board Advisor

Founder and Creative Director of Firewater Creative Co.

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