NMSAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa recognizes Gabrielle Fa’ai’uaso as their Volunteer of the Year.

She is an established local photographer, videographer, and well-known community member, volunteering many invaluable hours at NMSAS. As a friend of the sanctuary, she has lent her professional skills and expertise in filming, editing, and teaching for NMSAS events and projects.

Some notable examples of her contributions to NMSAS include co-hosting a student filmmaking workshop and competition with NMSAS, attracting partnerships from businesses to sponsor events and projects, and co-creating a video series for the annual Get Into Your Sanctuary campaigns.

Gabrielle is an ocean and environmental steward, raising awareness of climate change, sustainable living, and supporting local efforts on her personal platform.

NMSAS thanks her for her continued and unwavering support for NMSAS over the years.