Salu Hunkin-Finau

Salu Hunkin-Finau, Ed.D, (born ?) is an American Samoan educator, politician, and academic administrator. She is the former President of American Samoa Community College. In February 2012, Hunkin announced her candidacy for Governor of American Samoa in the November 2012 gubernatorial election, becoming the first female candidate for Governor since 2000.

Hunkin was born in Vailoatai, American Samoa, to parents, the late Faauaa Eni Hunkin Sr. and Taualaitufanuaimeaatamalii Liufau Tufaga Manu. Hunkin is one of eight siblings, including her brother, Eni Faleomavaega, who has served as Delegate to the United States House of Representatives from American Samoa's At-large congressional district from 1989 through 2014.

She graduated from Kahuku High School, located on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii, and received her doctorate in education from the University of Hawaii. Hunkin, who is married to Alataua Tavita Finau, has ten children.

Hunkin announced her candidacy for Governor of American Samoa on February 25, 2012, in front of a small group of supporters and journalists. The announcement was held in the village of Vailoa. Hunkin is the only female candidate who ran for Governor in 2012. She is the first female candidate for governor since the 2000 gubernatorial election.

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