Our Leadership
The American Samoa Democratic Party is guided by principled, experienced leaders at both the national and local levels who are committed to strengthening democracy, uplifting communities, and advancing opportunity for all.
At the national level, our Party proudly works alongside Democratic National Committee leaders, including Chair Ken Martin and Association of State Democratic Committees President Jane Kleeb, whose leadership helps ensure strong state and territorial parties across the country.
Locally, the American Samoa Democratic Party is led by a dedicated team deeply rooted in service to our Territory. Our leadership includes Chair Patrick Ti‘a Reid, Vice Chair Aioletuna Sunia, Executive Director Tiana Trepanier, National Committeeman Alex Briski, National Committeewoman Tafaimamao Tupuola, Treasurer Ti‘alemasunu Dr. Mikaele Etuale, and Secretary and Legal Counsel Bernadine Ott.
Fun fact: Democratic leaders have overwhelmingly shaped American Samoa’s political history. Our Territory’s Democratic leaders have included:
- Fofo I. Sunia, the first Native Samoan elected to the United States Congress;
- Faleomavaega Eni Fa‘au‘aa Hunkin, the longest-serving Congressman in American Samoa’s history;
- former Governors A.P. Lutali, Tauese Sunia, and Togiola Tulafono.
- and most recently, Governor Lemanu P. S. Mauga.
Notable Democratic leaders in the Fono also include Senator Galeai Moaaliitele Tu‘ufuli, whose service reflects the Party’s long-standing commitment to principled leadership and public service.
Together, past and present, our leaders reflect a proud Democratic legacy grounded in service, accountability, and the belief that American Samoa’s best leadership has always come from those who put people first.