Advancing Pacific Islander Women at Work Through Culturally Grounded Mentoring

Pasefika Empowerment and Advancement (PE'A) Inc. proposes a three-year, culturally grounded mentoring program to reduce bias, toxic workplace culture, and first-promotion barriers that limit Pacific Islander women's career mobility. The project connects Pacific Islander professionals with junior and senior college women to build leadership, confidence, networks, and career navigation skills. Centered in cultural values and collective responsibility, the program strengthens retention, increases early-career advancement readiness, and supports workplaces to advance equity and fairness.