Am Samoan student representing Chaminade Univ. in national competition

Honolulu, HAWAII — Epifania Petelo has been selected to represent Chaminade University at the Spring 2023 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Live Case Competition.

This was confirmed in a statement.

 “The program allows students to leverage their experience and knowledge by working cooperatively with teammates to develop a differentiated and insightful solution to address a real business challenge.

 “Entrants must deliver a five-page executive memorandum and virtual presentation for the company to review.

 “It is also a chance for consultants to showcase critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

 Petelo is in her first year as a Chaminade student majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Communication.

She is the daughter of Mikaele and Akata Petelo of Ottoville, a former Miss American Samoa, a 2017 Fa’asao-Marist High School graduate, a member of the Fatu-o-Aiga Catholic church, and a Student Liaison officer at the American Samoa Governor’s office in Hawai’i.

 “Epifania expressed her excitement for this year’s competition and looks forward to this experience to showcase her skills and expertise.

 “She hopes to gain more knowledge from this opportunity and be able to give back to the Samoan business community.

She commend Gov Lemanu P. S. Mauga and Lt. Governor Talauega E. V. Ale, together with the ASG Hawai’i office under the direction of Director Tuiafono Vaiuli Sua Jr., for their support.

Epifania is the only person of Samoan descent chosen to represent Chaminade this year and is with her team in Orlando, Florida, from April 9-14, 2023.