Brandon Fuamatu is a Samoan and Chinese arts professional, creative storyteller, and community advocate from the village of Pava’ia’i in Tutuila, American Samoa. Trained as a classical singer and arts administrator, he brings a deep understanding of narrative, culture, and representation to his work as Director of Communications and Development at UTOPIA Washington.
Rooted in his background as a Pasifika artist navigating Western institutions, Brandon uses his platform to reimagine how stories of Queer and Transgender Pacific Islanders are told and preserved. His work centers cultural integrity, creative disruption, and the belief that representation must be built from within our own communities.
At UTOPIA Washington, Brandon leads storytelling, strategy, and resource development grounded in care, reciprocity, and community guidance. His presence in this role reflects both lived experience and professional commitment to uplift the voices of and ensure that the brilliance of QTPI and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continues to be seen, funded, and celebrated.