Mitzie Jessop Taase.

• Author: Taase, Mitzie Jessop
• Position: Staff Snapshots

December 9, 2022

Hometown: Aoa, American Samoa

Role: Senate Counsel, American Samoa Fono

Years of legislative service: Six

The best advice she's ever received: "Life is too short for drama. It's never too late to live happily ever after. Choose to be happy."

Why did you choose to work at the Legislature?

I enjoy knowing I am participating in drafting and passing laws that better the quality of life for people in American Samoa.

What skill or talent are you most proud of?

I am proud of my ability to write the law in legalese so it does what we need it to do, but still be able to explain it in layman's terms so people understand how it affects their lives.

Who or what inspires you?

My parents inspire me. At the ages of 77 and 76, they are still very interested in my work and often give me advice on...