Loate Maetala is a native Solomon Islander, who hails from the island of Malaita. She was educated in Solomon Islands, New Zealand and has gained her degree in religious studies from USA. After completing her education in 2018, she went back to the Solomon Islands and since then has been helping young people and children in the community through religious programs. She has also done research work with the Solomon Islands government and Non profit organizations since 2015 to present.