Tupe is currently the Chief Philanthropic Officer of the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation, a philanthropy which funds legal research, education, and scholarship in the areas of criminal justice, family law and access to civil justice.

The Samoan, Fijian, Kiwi is passionate about advocating for a more inclusive society. In addition to her professional role, Tupe is the co-founder of the first Pasifika Youth Short Film Competition in Aotearoa and creator of the award nominated web series on unconscious bias, Misadventures of a Pacific Professional. The theme of her talk at TEDx Pipitea was “Leading through self-acceptance.”

Tupe is a former diplomat who has a seat on various boards and advisory groups offering her expertise in areas such as international trade, philanthropy, media, engaging with Asia and the Pacific. She is the Deputy Chair of Philanthropy New Zealand, the Co-Chair of the Wellington Funders Network, and a member of the Pasifika Funders Network.