The Oahu Planning Committee is led by We Are Oceania (WAO) and UH Manoaʻs Micronesia Connections student organization and comprises of community leaders, college students, and other friends of Micronesians. We invite others to join our team.

  • Aina Iglesias: Local 5/ Aikea Movement
  • Alexis M.S. Abaya: UH Manoa, Center for Pacific Islands Student Services
  • Bwilelik Lani: We Are Oceania (WAO)
  • Carol Ann Carl: UH Manoa, Micronesia Connection – Secretary
  • Denzel Ligons: Hawaii Pacific University (HPU)
  • Earl Maeda: We Are Oceania (WAO), UH Manoa Student MSW Program
  • Innocenta Soung-Kikku: MHAC President, Pacific Voices, Kokua Kalihi
  • Jacky Moses: Chuuk Catholic Council – Youth Leader
  • Jeraldyn Deseo: We Are Oceania (WAO), UH Manoa Student MSW Program
  • Jona Rewein: We Are Oceania (WAO), Leeward Community College
  • Josie Howard: We Are Oceania (WAO)- Director
  • Kathy Martin: We Are Oceania (WAO)-Case Manager
  • Kayleen Billiman: Hawaii State Judiciary – Driver Education
  • Keola Diaz: We Are Oceania (WAO)- Social Services Manager
  • Lien Howard: UH Manoa
  • Marcus Patterson: UH Manoa, A.L.P.H.A.
  • Mariarisa Nucum: Local 5, Waipahu High School student leader
  • Martin Joseph Moore III: Chaminade Student Council
  • Neelma Skilling: UH Manoa Student, Micronesia Connection Club President
  • Paola Rodelas: Local 5/Aikea Movement
  • Philios Uruman: WAO Outreach Volunteer, Independent Contractor
  • Relley Araceley: Oahu Mayor’s Office, Civic Engagement
  • Russel M Thoulag: The Fourth Branch
  • Sereny Cholymay: Chuukese Catholic Council of Hawaii-Youth President
  • Shirley A. Irons: We Are Oceania (WAO), UH Manoa MSW Student
  • Sultan White: We Are Oceania (WAO) Youth Summit Coordinator, AmeriCorps
  • Tamera Heine: RMI-Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Tomo Arai: We Are Oceania (WAO), AmeriCorps
  • Yu Suenaga: UH Manoa Student, Micronesia Connection Club Advisor, The Fourth Branch

Consultant & Website

Vidalino Raatior: Pacific Focused (www.pacificfocused.org)