Contact Details
- Phone
- +64 3 479 5256
- kala.fagasoaia@otago.ac.nz
University Links
- Position
- Programme Co-ordinator
- Qualifications
- MBA
Additional details
Born and raised in Ōtepoti, Kalameli more commonly known as Kala graduated from the University of Otago Business School in 2017 with her Master of Business Administration. Her work with the Va’a o Tautai started in 2017 through her role as the Foundation Programme Coordinator with Pacific Opportunities Programmes at Otago (POPO) where they offer academic and mentoring support for Pacific students studying Health Sciences at Otago University.
In 2024, she will be taking on the POPO Internship Programme which works to provide interns with the opportunity to engage with Pacific health providers across New Zealand during the summer period.
In other professional roles, Kalameli has over 5 years experience managing various retail stores, where she developed key management and organisational skills which she brings to the work she undertakes at the Va’a o Tautai. Kalameli is passionate about student support and encouraging academic excellence for Pacific students in the Division of Health Sciences.
Fagasoaia, K., Lucas, I., Lameta, M., Williams, G., Masina, K., Lameta, M., & George, G. (2022, November). The grind never stops: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 impact on the POPO Programmes. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Richards, R., Cockerell, F., Fagasoaia, K., Lameta, M., Weastell, B., Pereira-Moeono, L., & Sopo'aga, F. (2022, November). "Extra just got more extra": Leaning on Pacific values to lead our team through uncertainty. Verbal presentation at the COVID-19’s Impact on Teaching and Learning at the University of Otago: Lessons Learned Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs