Who We Are

Founded in 2020, Gravitas Pasifika is a boutique firm dedicated to advancing Native Hawaiian, local Hawai‘i, and Pasifika talent and worldview through highly specialized strategic consulting, creative storytelling, and cultural campaigns. We offer an intimate, tailored approach rooted in a deep, nuanced understanding of Pacific Island cultures.

Our team brings expert knowledge and experience from the Pacific region, ensuring that every project is informed by cultural insights and a personalized touch. We specialize in delivering customized solutions that align with the unique needs and objectives of our clients. Our work spans across four key service pillars: Cultural Consultancy, Strategic Event Production, Cultural Education & Professional Development, and Creative Expression & Industry.

At Gravitas Pasifika, we believe in offering thoughtful, hands-on service and building long-term relationships with our clients. We work collaboratively, combining our specialized expertise with your vision to deliver exceptional results that respect and reflect the richness of Pacific Island cultures.

Core Values

  1. Cultural Respect & Stewardship
    We honor the traditions, knowledge, and practices of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island communities, ensuring that our work reflects a deep sense of respect and a commitment to preserving and sharing cultural heritage for future generations.

  2. Community & Collective Strength
    We believe in the power of working together. By fostering relationships built on trust and collaboration, we strengthen communities, uplift voices, and empower individuals to achieve shared goals.

  3. Creative Resilience & Excellence
    We embrace innovation rooted in our cultural identity, blending traditional knowledge with modern solutions. With excellence in every project, we create lasting impact and ensure that our work reflects the resilience and creativity of Pacific Island peoples.

“Oceania is vast, Oceania is expanding, Oceania is hospitable and generous, Oceania is humanity rising from the depths of brine and regions of fire deeper still, Oceania is us. We are the sea, we are the ocean…”

— Epeli Hauʻofa, We Are the Ocean: Selected Works