Pacific Islands Young Economic Empowerment Leaders-Cohort 3
Under the theme of Post-Pandemic Equitable and Sustainable Economic Recovery, 11 Fellows, from 9 Pacific Islands took part in a 5-week program that included cultural/educational activities, a 3-week customized work-placement, and extensive networking opportunities. The program wrapped-up with 5 days in Washington, DC. The East-West Center's Professional Development Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Young Pacific Leaders (Facebook page), is conducting a Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders from the Pacific Islands. This program brought three cohorts of young professionals from the Pacific Islands to the United States for intensive experiential programs that build significant new capacity and facilitate enduring professional bonds between industry leaders in the United States and the Pacific Islands.
Australia
Michael Dyer, Senior Project Manager and Technical Advisor, The Nakau Programme. Work Placement: Uhiwai O Haleakal, Makawao, Maui, Hawai‘i.
Cook Islands/Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Kiesha Dais, Student Voice Facilitator, Massey University. Financial Mentor/ Community Educator, Moneywise Manawatū. Work Placement: Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Federated States of Micronesia
Camille Inatio, Vice President, Pohnpei Women’s Economic Empowerment Organization. Work Placement: Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Fiji
Tikosaya Ledua Seyawa, Founder/Director, Ledua Art Collections. Work Placement: Upcycle Creative Reuse Center, Alexandria, VA.
New Caledonia
Yolène Koteureu, CSR and Management of Community Relations Manager, SLN Eramet. Work Placement: Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), Washington, DC.
New Zealand/Tonga/Australia
Akanesi Kaufusi, Founder/Director, Siuhuu Pty Ltd. Work Placement: Blue Startups, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Papua New Guinea
Lucie Kiafe, Owner, Elis Virtual Assistant Consultancy. Work Placement: Pacific Business Center Program, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Desmond Yaninen, CEO, Pacifund Financial Services. Work Placement: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Kapolei, Hawai‘i.
Samoa
La‘i Tautiaga, Owner, Lai Tautiaga Business & Tax Consultancy Services. Work Placement: Hawaiʻi Budget & Policy Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Solomon Islands
Brian Mangi, CEO, ITSUP Ltd. Work Placement: Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR), Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Trina Paroi, Youth Development Manager, Western Provincial Government. Work Placement: Global Conscious Consultancy, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Pacific Islands Young Economic Empowerment Leaders-Cohort 3
Under the theme of Post-Pandemic Equitable and Sustainable Economic Recovery, 11 Fellows, from 9 Pacific Islands took part in a 5-week program that included cultural/educational activities, a 3-week customized work-placement, and extensive networking opportunities. The program wrapped-up with 5 days in Washington, DC. The East-West Center's Professional Development Program, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Young Pacific Leaders (Facebook page), is conducting a Special Professional Fellows Program Opportunity for Young Economic Empowerment Leaders from the Pacific Islands. This program brought three cohorts of young professionals from the Pacific Islands to the United States for intensive experiential programs that build significant new capacity and facilitate enduring professional bonds between industry leaders in the United States and the Pacific Islands.
Australia
Michael Dyer, Senior Project Manager and Technical Advisor, The Nakau Programme. Work Placement: Uhiwai O Haleakal, Makawao, Maui, Hawai‘i.
Cook Islands/Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Kiesha Dais, Student Voice Facilitator, Massey University. Financial Mentor/ Community Educator, Moneywise Manawatū. Work Placement: Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, Chaminade University, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Federated States of Micronesia
Camille Inatio, Vice President, Pohnpei Women’s Economic Empowerment Organization. Work Placement: Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Fiji
Tikosaya Ledua Seyawa, Founder/Director, Ledua Art Collections. Work Placement: Upcycle Creative Reuse Center, Alexandria, VA.
New Caledonia
Yolène Koteureu, CSR and Management of Community Relations Manager, SLN Eramet. Work Placement: Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA), Washington, DC.
New Zealand/Tonga/Australia
Akanesi Kaufusi, Founder/Director, Siuhuu Pty Ltd. Work Placement: Blue Startups, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Papua New Guinea
Lucie Kiafe, Owner, Elis Virtual Assistant Consultancy. Work Placement: Pacific Business Center Program, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Desmond Yaninen, CEO, Pacifund Financial Services. Work Placement: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Kapolei, Hawai‘i.
Samoa
La‘i Tautiaga, Owner, Lai Tautiaga Business & Tax Consultancy Services. Work Placement: Hawaiʻi Budget & Policy Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Solomon Islands
Brian Mangi, CEO, ITSUP Ltd. Work Placement: Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR), Honolulu, Hawai‘i.
Trina Paroi, Youth Development Manager, Western Provincial Government. Work Placement: Global Conscious Consultancy, Honolulu, Hawai‘i.