Congresswoman Aumua Amata is pleased to announce that her dedicated assistant Angelina Roberts has been selected by the American Samoa Society to represent American Samoa at this year’s Cherry Blossom festival in Washington, D.C.
Angelina is the youngest daughter of Afa and Dr. Fa’aletino Roberts of Mapusaga Fou and Avaio.
As part of a military family, she is also the niece of veteran law enforcement officer and former Director of Homeland Security Tuala Mike Sala of Avaio.
Upon graduating from Faga’itua High School in 2011, she attended Wentworth Military Academy and Junior College in Lexington, Missouri earning an Associate’s Degree in 2013.
Every year, the National Conference of State Societies (NCSS) selects U.S. and international young women to represent their state or territory as princesses during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
The selected individuals are tasked with a rigorous schedule in a week of educational, leadership, and cultural activities and events which include a Congressional reception, a grand ball, and visits to foreign embassies. Angelina, along with the other princesses will be honored at the Congressional Reception on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 at the Botanic Gardens of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
“It’s no surprise that she was selected to represent our Territory in such a special event. She’s a hardworking and very talented young individual. We’re delighted that she is a part of our office,” said Aumua Amata.
Before joining Congresswoman Aumua Amata’s team as the Staff Assistant in October 2017, Angelina served in the Missouri National Guard from 2014 through 2017.
In addition to her professional dedications, she is also a devoted member of the Samoan Congregational Church on the U.S. Fort Meyer Army Base in Virginia.
As part of the strong Samoan community in the Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland area, Angelina was handpicked by American Samoa Society of Washington, D.C. President Isapela Coggins to represent American Samoa in this occasion.
