Becky Furey hails from the Marianas Islands where she currently lives and works. She completed her Master’s Degree in Environmental Policy and Management from the American Public University, West Virginia, USA in 2018. She is currently a Program Manager at Mariana Islands Nature Alliance (MINA).

Bradford Mori comes from the beautiful island of Chuuk, FSM where he currently lives and works as the Executive Director at the Chuuk Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA). He graduated in 2018 with his Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

Bertha Reyuw is from the pristine island state of Yap, FSM where she currently resides and works as the Capacity Building Program Manager at the Micronesia Conservation Trust (MCT). She graduated in 2018 with her Master’s Degree in Environmental Studiesfrom the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

Tamae Waguk is from beautiful Kosrae, FSM. She graduated n 2019 with her Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan.

Lincy Lee Marino comes from the beautiful country of Palau where she is currently based as the Micronesia Challenge Regional Coordinator out of the MC Regional Office (MCRO). She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with her Master’s Degree in Sustainable Management in 2020.

Carey Demean comes from the Northern Mariana Islands where she currently works as the Endangered Species Program Manager at the CNMI Department of Lands and Natural Resources. She completed her master’s education in 2021 at the University of Maryland University College Graduate School. Her degree is in Environmental Management.

Eichung Videos hails from the beautiful Palau. She graduated from the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan with her Masters in Environmental Studies in 2021. She is currently working at the Palau Community College Continuing Research Extension.

Dr. Harmony Yomai is from the state of Chuuk, FSM. She currently resides in Virginia where she works as a Postdoctoral Associate at Virginia Tech. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2021 with her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Lourdes Mafnas is from the beautiful island of Guam. She is currently working at the University of Guam Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific. She graduated from University of Guam - College of Natural and Applied Sciences in 2021 with her MS in Biology.

Jovalyn Koshiba is from the beautiful island of Palau. She graduated in 2020 with her MA in Business Administration from the Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently the Executive Director of the Palau Housing Authority.

Rufus Lakjit is from the wonderful Marshall Islands. He completed his studies at the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan in 2021 where he obtained his MS in Global Environmental Studies. He currently resides in Marshall Islands and works as the Chief of Forestry at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Commerce in the Agirculture Division.

Rockyner Hadey is from the garden state of Pohnpei, FSM. He graduated from the University of Manoa - Willam S. Richardson School of Law in 2020 with his Juris Doctorate (JD) degree in Environmental Law. He is currently working with the Maui Court to gain experience before returning home to provide technical support for environmental cases.

Annette Ludwig is from Pohnpei State, FSM. She graduated from the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan in 2022 with her Master’s in Global Environmental Studies. She currently resides in Guam and works as a Research Associate/Laboratory Analyst at the UOG Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific.

Dr. Nicole Yamase is from the beautiful island of Pohnpei, FSM. She graduated in 2022 with her PhD in Marine Biology from the University of Hawaii - Manoa. She currently resides in Hawaii and is an Independent Contractor, currently supporting the Blue Prosprty Micronesia project with FS, MCT and Wait Institute.

Darla Yatilman is from the island of Yap, FSM. She currently reside in Pohnpei, working for the FSM National Government as ____. She graduated from the Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan with her MA in Environmental Studies in 2022.