Andra Samoa is an

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n chief executive and environmentalist. She is also involved as a community organizer in

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and works on several projects to restore coastal environmental areas. She is one of two women serving in the

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in 2019.

Early life

Samoa grew up in

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, American Samoa.

Career

She was the chief executive officer of the

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(ASPA) from 2006 to 2013 and led the installation of the country's first solar powered electrical grid. She also managed the country's gas supply and distribution following the withdrawal of

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. Samoa has also been chief executive officer of the Pacific eCommerce Development Corporation, which works on various

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projects. Samoa has worked in a voluntary capacity for a number of environmental conservation projects, including a local government programme in Leone to encourage the regrowth of

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using indigenous methods. She is also involved in restoring the

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and coastal wetlands. In addition, she has organised skills training for villagers in Leone that has been replicated elsewhere in American Samoa. In 2013, she was on hand to accept the donation of plants to the

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Project with the Leone Empowerment Team. She has also been involved in efforts to help

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cats and dogs in Leone. In 2017, she was profiled as one of "70 Inspiring Pacific Women," and had been nominated for the award by individuals at the

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