The APIQWTC Scholarship Committee is proud to announce 2025 Scholarship Recipient Sariah Vaioleti!
Sariah Melena’a Roberta Vaioleti (she/her) is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at New York University, where she is honored to be a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar. Sariah’s academic journey began at BASIS Peoria High School where she graduated as an AP Indigenous Scholar with Distinction. At NYU, Sariah has cultivated a strong clinical foundation through her work at NYU Langone Tisch, providing comprehensive patient care, conducting physical assessments, and educating patients and families on chronic condition management and recovery. As an Emergency Department Intern at Kahuku Hospital, she further developed her skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and care planning, always prioritizing culturally competent, inclusive
healthcare. Sariah’s advocacy work is equally central to her identity. As an NYU LGBTQ+ Service Fellow at Callen Lorde Community Health Center, she has led policy research and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to advance health equity initiatives, while also organizing advocacy events and training sessions for staff and patients. Sariah is deeply involved in campus life, guiding students through the NYU Native & Indigenous Student Group and contributing to research on Indigenous storytelling at the NYU Martin Luther King Jr. Research Symposium. Looking ahead, Sariah is committed to advancing health equity through interdisciplinary collaboration, research, and advocacy, with a focus on uplifting Indigenous and LGBTQ+ communities and improving patient outcomes through culturally competent, patient-centered care.
