Tu’i Felise is a Hawai’i native from Mililani and a proud graduate of Mililani High School. She joined the Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) Athletics staff in August 2023 as the Assistant Athletic Director of Facilities and Event Management.
Tu’i’s athletic journey began on the softball field, playing competitively through her youth and continuing at the junior college level with the College of Southern Nevada. After earning her Associate’s Degree, she transferred to the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications.
Her career in sports began as an intern with the Hawai’i High School Athletic Association, where she supported championship events across football, girls volleyball, and cheer. Currently, she is pursuing her MBA in Sports Entertainment Management at the University of North Texas.
In the 2025–2026 academic year, Tu’i transitions into a new role within HPU’s Athletics Department, focusing on Student-Athlete Success. In this position, her goal is to create supportive environments and ensure student-athletes have access to the resources they need to thrive both academically and personally.
