About Heiva San Diego
We offer both a view of the past and a vision for the future of TAHITI!
We preserve and respect our shared heritage and resources and we strive for a better future for our fenua: Tahiti
As proud Tahitians, we invite you to join us in this exciting journey: The Heiva San Diego! Bringing Tahiti to San Diego, its culture and traditions provides an exciting and unique opportunity for our Polynesian community. Heiva San Diego consists of:
(1) The Miss & Mr. Heiva Pageant, (2) A Tahitian fashion Show, (3) Soloist & Couples Dance Competition. (4)Tahitian Prizes, Auctions, Donations and Contributions. (5) Grants and Scholarships are available and are truly memorable and unique opportunities for anyone who loves Tahiti.
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Meet the Heiva San Diego Executive Team
Lindsay Reva McNicol: CEO & Finance
Lindsay founded Reva Tahiti Productions and Heiva San Diego in 2010, an organization whose purpose is to share the cultures and traditions of Tahiti and South Pacific islands with the United States.
Born in San Diego, California, Lindsay has the opportunity to travel to Tahiti, her mother's homeland. This experience opened a whole new world for her - she learned a great deal about the Tahitian culture, the dance, the music, the food and especially the people.
Lindsay won the title of Miss Pacific Islander 2009 of San Diego and Miss Charity. She also competed in Heiva I Tahiti under Coco Tirao.
Lindsay founded Reva Tahiti Productions and Heiva San Diego in 2010, an organization whose purpose is to share the cultures and traditions of Tahiti and South Pacific islands with the United States; she serves as its Founder and CEO and is also the Executive Director of Alliance Francaise San Diego, a French cultural and language center.
Lindsay has danced with Healii's Polynesian Revue, Ahutoru Nui, Nonosina, and Te Rahiti Nui. She has become a driving force in the Tahitian entertainment for local and international audiences. As Founder of Reva Tahiti Productions and producer of the Miss Heiva San Diego USA® Pageants, Lindsay oversees all business transactions and is responsible for the production of the live show each year and the search for the next Tahiti Ambassador!
She looks forward to future memorable celebrations where her Pacific Islander Community can proudly share their unique cultures and the children may also experience a sense of pride in their roots.
Maeva Tarahu-McNicol: President
I am proud to be the president of Heiva San Diego and an advisor for Reva Tahiti Productions. I am driven by the desire to help people to discover my beloved homeland, Tahiti and Her Isles...
Ia Orana,
My name is Maeva, and I am a proud advisor for Reva Tahiti Productions.
Driven by the desire to help people to discover my beloved homeland, Tahiti and Her Isles, I founded Maeva Tours in 1997. Taking you to Tahiti and Her Isles has always been our passion!
Throughout the years, we have accrued a detailed knowledge and extensive experience in Pacific travel, successfully planning itineraries throughout the South Pacific, to such exotic destinations as Easter Island, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Hawaii.
Bringing Tahiti to San Diego, its culture and traditions, for a weekend provides an exciting and unique opportunity for our Polynesian community. I could not be more proud of my daughter Lindsay Reva, whose excellent professional and organizational skills are quickly making the 2017 Heiva San Diego a reality.
maeva@heivasandiego.com
Rosalina Perez-Serag: VP
I have been dancing in the Polynesian culture for 16 years and have come to love everything about the culture and traditions which led me to work with Heiva San Diego as a volunteer first.
My name is Rosalina Serag, I was born and raised here in San Diego, Ca. I have been dancing in the Polynesian culture for 16 years. I dance with Pride Polynesia and have come to love everything about the culture and traditions which led me to work with Heiva San Diego for many years as a volunteer first, then as secretary, and now as Vice President. I am very honored to be working with Heiva San Diego and to help hold up the Tahitian culture and traditions to preserve its history and future.
Shaun Srag: Operations Chair
My name is Shaunlee “Shaun” Serag. Born and raised from from the 9th island of Las Vegas, NV. After graduating from high school, I joined the United States Marine Corp which brought me out to San Diego and I have never left making this my home.
My name is Shaunlee “Shaun” Serag. Born and raised from from the 9th island of Las Vegas, NV. After graduating from high school, I joined the United States Marine Corp which brought me out to San Diego and I have never left making this my home. I have been professionally dancing in the Polynesian culture for 24 years but have been dancing all of my life. I currently dance for Pride Polynesia under the direction of Auntie Susan Leiataua and the Leiataua Aiga and have come to love everything about the culture and traditions which led me to working with Heiva San Diego for many years as a volunteer. I am very honored to be serving with Heiva San Diego’s board of directors and to help uphold not only the Tahitian culture and traditions but to ALL Polynesian, Micronesian, and Melanesian as a whole to preserve its history and future. Here I stand to serve my faith, village, and my family.
Jane Cabuco: Programs Chair
A dancer for Motu Nehenehe Polynesian Dancers for 24 years, as well as Assistant to the Director and Assistant Dance Instructor, Jane fully understands all the aspects of the show program
Leianna Adame: Secretary
I grew up in Orange County dancing for Lokelani’s Rhythm of the Islands at the age of four. I have traveled all over the world. Now that I am back in the United States for a couple of years, I am so excited to work with our Polynesian Community...
I grew up in Orange County dancing for Lokelani’s Rhythm of the Islands at the age of four. I have traveled all over the world. Now that I am back in the United States for a couple of years, I am so excited to work with our Polynesian Community by sharing the Tahitian Culture and creating exciting new experiences for our dancers and guests.
Heiva San Diego Team Advisors
Salani Faiivae Harrison
Salani is a leader and familiar face and name to Pacific Islanders in San Diego. She continues to volunteer her time in making a difference for the Pacific Islander Community
Salani Faiivae Harrison has been active in the San Diego community for many years. She is a leader and familiar face and name to Pacific Islanders. She continues to volunteer her time in making a difference for the Pacific Islander Community and the area at large. Salani is of Samoan descent but has made San Diego her home for almost her entire life. She is happily retired from the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, and is proud and honored to serve as an Advisor to Heiva San Diego.
Roy Asuega
Talofa, I have been in the entertainment business for about 40 years. My beautiful wife Kathy Lokelani Kaahanui Asuega and I owned and operated a Polynesian group called Lokelanis ROTI in South Orange County for the past 30 years.
I have had the opportunity to travel the world and experience what the world has to offer as well as be involved in our community thru serving on the boards of two amazing organizations the first is WIP (weekend in Polynesia) and the 2nd and currant is Heiva San Diego. Allowing myself to serve my community has been such a blessing to give back in a way we all should experience.
Heiva San Diego Team Members
Finance Team
Fay Meitz - Raffle
Bryan McNicol - Merchandise
Karen Kramer - Tabulations
Beth Draisey - Finance
Legal Team
Randy McNicol - Legal
Operations Team
Anna Andrade - Vendors USA
Jen Hinanui Longine - Vendors Tahiti
Randy McNicol - Decorations
Rob Wood - Decorations
Arlene Sablan - Volunteers
OPEN - Concessions
Marketing Team
Maeva McNicol - Chair & International Ori Recruitment
Faye Meitz - Ori Recruitment
Angelea Iafornio - Communications
Michael Lagman - Photography & IT
Corinne Bagnol - Hospitality
Program Team
Gennison Desoto - Pre-Registration
Aimee Cebreros - Pageantry
Culture Team
Yvette Tapea - Culture Vice Chair
Benedict Rival - Secretary
Nana Harris - Children's Village
Vanaa Teriitehau - Entertainment and Hospitality
OPEN - Workshops, Sashes & Crowns
