Papalii Dr. Failautusi ‘Tusi’ Avegalio, is a retired Director (2023) of the Pacific Business Center Program (PBCP) under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and an associate professor of the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus.

He is traditional leader with the heir title of Papalii of Samoa. As a traditional leader and academic he is an advocate of holistic, regenerative and systems thinking and development rooted in balance, harmony and reciprocal-giving (giving back in full measure what one receives, takes or gifted) for the wellness of the Moana (e.g., Earth Mother). Under his leadership PBCP was one of the most award-winning University Centers in the nation as recognized by the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) comprised of US colleges, universities, research institutions, agencies and organizations.

According to Papalii Dr. Tusi, “The ability to weave traditional wisdom, cultural, spirituality and aloha, with modern quantum science and technology is an essential skill towards effective leadership in today’s world. Good leaders lead. Great leaders heal.” Dr. Tusi retired as a noted ‘Legend of Oceania’ by the University of Hawaii system.