
Momilani TupuTouro University Nevada
Momilani Tupu is a third-year medical student at Touro University Nevada with a focus on health equity and policy advocacy. She serves as a Student Representative on the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) Committee on Ethnically and Racially Underrepresented Populations in Medicine, where she works to address academic and career pipeline barriers for AANHPI students and physicians. At the local level, Momilani is an active member of the Ninth Island Aunties, coordinating food and hygiene assistance for underserved communities in the Las Vegas Valley. Her current research examines healthcare access among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in Nevada, aiming to fill a critical data gap for the growing diaspora. Additionally, through the Clark County Medical Society, Momilani advocates for legislative efforts to disaggregate AANHPI data within medical systems. This work is centered on ensuring that health resources and government programs accurately reflect and serve the specific needs of diverse AANHPI populations.