NAME:
Naomi Mulitauaopele-Tagaleo’o
BIRTHPLACE:
Seattle, Washington, USA
KNOWN FOR:
CEO and founder of Education with Purpose Foundation for Pacific Islanders, and a former WNBA player. First Pacific Islander to graduate from Stanford University and the first and only Pacific Islander to play professional women’s basketball (overseas and in the U.S.). A Motivational Speaker and Owner of Publishing with Purpose, LLC.
SHORT BIO / CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Attended college at Stanford University graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science (Stanford, CA) and also attended the University of Phoenix, completing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (Renton, WA).
First-Round Draft Pick in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Stanford University Dean’s List, BA in Political Science, Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Pac-10 All Star team member, Regional All-Star team member, 4 Pac-10 Championships, 3 NCAA Final Four Appearances.
Played professionally in Turkey, Korea, and Spain.