“The summit was an amazing experience for me in so many ways. I find the leadership of the APPEAL group represented themselves in a very professional manner but also with the vulnerability to create a space of comfort for all of us. I also enjoyed the diversity of the group which gave me a learning experience through our group activities to learn about our other pacific islander cultures, beliefs and personalities. Through all the conversations and dialogue in our meetings I believe there was a lot to intake as a student of this program and I found myself having a better understanding of where leadership comes from. It is up to us as leaders to represent our islands and communities through health, education and justice. I can’t wait to look forward to our next session”