Guam Daily, 6th June 2018
Participating in the first Pacific Resiliency Fellows program cohort of Kupu – Hawaii's leading conservation and youth-education organization – are two rising professionals from Guam and two from Palau.
Guam's Patrick Keeler and Farron Taijeron will join Palau's Shilwitt "Blodak" Quichocho and Masubed "Mas" Tkel in the 14-member program that aims to empower rising leaders and social entrepreneurs working to build more sustainable and resilient communities.
The four from Guam and Palau will join other members from Pacific island communities for their first of two 10-day training sessions from July 15 to 24 in Hawaii.
The meeting will include field-based and intersession curriculum, networking and mentorship opportunities, and professional development training to strengthen leadership, management and strategic communications skills. It is also an opportunity for members to visit cultural and conservation sites throughout Oahu, meet and work with innovative community leaders, and attend events, such as the 25th Annual Hawaii Conservation Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center.