Rubinstine Manukia is a Tongan author, who has English and Chinese descent. Ruby has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Auckland, a Bachelor of Law from Victoria University of Wellington, Legal Professionals from Canterbury University of Christchurch and a Masters of Law (Honors) from the USA. Ruby is completing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree specialising in Health Law. She ran a restaurant, the Foghorn Bar & Grill, in San Francisco and also worked in Washington DC. She is a community enabler and is the President's Legal Advisor for the Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa. Ruby enjoys sports, spending time with her family and enabling communities to thrive. Ruby's first book, Like A Dove: A memoir and biography in honour of Sione Tavo Manukia, was published in 2016.