Fibre Fale is three Pacific women who are activating a movement of Pacific tech leaders and changemakers. Since July 2023, the Centre for Social Impact has been working with Fibre Fale on evaluation and learning. Together in this webinar we share Fibre Fale’s Hibiscus Impact Model, which is the way Fibre Fale tells its impact story. The Hibiscus Impact Model is grounded in Pacific values and knowledge yet is relatable from Western frames. This session will appeal to all those who are interested in evaluation, and especially from a Pacific lens.

Hosted by Rachael Trotman, ‘Emeline Unga, Julia Arnot-Neenee and Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele

Julia Arnott-Nee

Julia carved out an international career working in tech across AU, the UK and the USA. Julia grew up In Grey Lynn and Christchurch before heading overseas. She returned home from California in Feb 2020 and has been serving Pasifika communities ever since - serving on the Digital Council for Aotearoa, Hi-Tech Trust, Middlemore Foundation, World Economic Forum Global Futures Council, Next Foundation Fellow, Pinnacle Inc. and has dedicated countless hours towards driving representation of Pasifika wāhine in tech through sharing her journey, mentoring and advocacy - alongside her day job. Since going full-time on Fibre Fale in August 2022 and becoming CEO - Julia is deeply fulfilled to have her values in alignment with justice, people and futures, serving her Pasifika communities from her home in Favona with immense passion and pride. BCom & BA from UC.

Eteroa Lafaele

Nu’uali’i Eteroa Lafaele hails from the beautiful islands of Samoa. Her villages are Fogapoa, Leulumoega Tuai and Tafagamanu, Lefaga. She was born and bred in Cannons Creek, Porirua, and has always had a passion for serving.

This service birthed an initiative called DigiTautua, where Eteroa and the team refurbished and fundraised for devices to help bridge the digital divide. In line with this mission, Eteroa later co-founded the purpose-led start-up Fibre Fale in 2022.

She has been recognised for her work in the community and technology industry, she is the Young IT Professional of the Year 2021, Prime Minister Award for STEM 2019, Nominated Young Women of Influence 2019, ASB Good as Gold recipient and MacDiarmid Institute, Discovery recipient and Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact.

Rachael Trotman

Rachael Trotman is a social researcher and evaluator whose work includes facilitation, mentoring, writing and advisory work for a range of organisations, from grass roots community groups to philanthropic bodies and government agencies. Her passions are supporting people to know and show the difference they make and undertaking applied research and evaluative work that effects positive change in the world. Rachael holds an MA (Hons) and a post-graduate diploma in Human Ecology.

'Emeline Unga

‘Emeline is of Tongan descent. She has experience in education, leadership, and community research utilising Pacific methods such as talanoa. As a primary teacher for 15 years, ‘Emeline has worked across diverse communities, and with Māori and Pacific peoples. She is passionate about supporting young people with diverse learning needs.‘Emeline has a strong interest in Pacific-led social change. She advocates for equity and positive change through Indigenous approaches centered on relationality and holistic well-being.‘Emeline has a Master of Educational Leadership (Hons) and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education from the University of Auckland.