Early Life in Samoa
Born and raised in Apia, Samoa, She is the eldest of five children in the Atoa family. Her parents are Tufuga Samuelu Atoa of Samoa and Helen Evans Atoa of Blackfoot, ID. Growing up in Samoa was a blessing for her as she was surrounded by solid, faithful members of the Church who instilled a strong testimony within her.
Education at CCWS
Delsa Moe's primary and secondary school years were spent at CCWS (Church College of Western Samoa). During this time, she was an active member of the marching band and participated in various sporting and cultural events. Many of her teachers were BYUH/CCH alumni.
BYUH Journey and PCC Employment
Receiving an academic scholarship and a Talent Award (in Art) for any Church university, she chose to attend BYUH, starting in the fall of '78. Concurrently, she began working at PCC (Polynesian Cultural Center). Initially in the Maori village, I later transferred to the Theater Department, performing in various roles until her graduation in June 1983. Post-graduation, PCC offered her a management position in Guest Services, and she worked full-time at PCC in various management roles ever since.
Family and Marriage
She met her husband, Sinapati Moe, at BYUH, and They were married in the Hawaii Temple on July 24, 1982. They lived at TVA for the next two years and cherished their experience there. They are blessed with four sons and a daughter, and currently, They have 10 grandchildren. Two of their sons and her husband are also proud graduates of BYUH.
Service in the Church
Currently reside in Laie and are active members of the Laie 1st Ward. In her various callings, Delsa has served as ward chorister, asst primary music specialist, stake and ward Relief Society president, stake and ward Young Women president, counselor in the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies, ward camp director, and pianist/organist and chorister for the ward and Primary.
Community Involvement
She also contributed to the community by serving on the Steering Committee for the Laie Temple Rededication in 2010 and chairing the Laie Sesquicentennial Youth Celebration in 2015.
Leadership Philosophy
Her leadership mantra is simple but profound: "Don't ask your employees to do anything you aren't willing to do."