Pacific-led strategy, research and leadership development. We co-design from within.
Moana Impact Studio works alongside universities, government, and community organisations to create culturally grounded, measurable change.
What we do
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Strategy and Cultural Advisory
We work alongside organisations to embed cultural intelligence into strategy, policy, and practice, bringing Pacific knowledge systems and equity expertise to every engagement.
Program and Initiative Design
We co-design education, leadership, and community programs that are grounded in Pacific values, responsive to genuine community need, and built for measurable, lasting impact.
Research and Evaluation
We design and deliver research and evaluation that is strengths-based, community-led, and accountable to the people it serves, producing findings that are rigorous and practically useful.
Learning, Facilitation and Engagement
We deliver workshops, professional learning, and facilitated talanoa spaces that build capability, deepen cultural understanding, and create conditions for genuine dialogue and collective action.
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Vaka Pasifika
An executive leadership program for emerging and established Pacific leaders across sectors, blending Pacific knowledge systems with contemporary leadership practice. Launching October 2026.
Moana Futures
A youth leadership and mentoring program supporting multicultural young people to build confidence, skills, and pathways into education, leadership, and community contribution.
Moana Conversations
A thought leadership event series convening Pacific voices on education, equity, and systems change, creating space for rigorous discussion and collective vision.
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Moana Collective
Australia's first Pacific-led integrated consultancy collective, bringing together independent Pacific experts across law, policy, research, and governance to deliver coordinated, systems-level work at institutional scale.
Moana Speaker Bureau
A curated directory connecting event organisers with Pacific and Indigenous thought leaders, educators, researchers, and practitioners who bring expertise, lived experience, and cultural depth to every stage.
Whether you need strategy, programs, leadership development or community engagement, we bring cultural intelligence and professional rigour to every engagement.
Trusted Leadership.
Proven Impact.
Moana Impact Studio is led by founders with deep expertise across higher education, community impact, research, strategy, and Pacific-led practice.
30+ Years
Combined leadership experience across education, equity, community and systems change.
100+ Learners
Students supported through founder-led scholarships, outreach and access initiatives.
Australia First
Structured, Pacific-led integrated consultancy collective and speaker bureau.
For-Purpose
investment of revenue directed back into Pacific communities and leadership initiatives.
“Ua tuhituhi mai kae omai ke gahua auloa.”
When we work collectively was a team, we can achieve great things.
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