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28 Leaders Graduate from the Executive Leadership Development Program, Expanding Pacific Alumni Network to 239
Aug 08, 2025
Jason
Adelman Joseph
Pohnpei
Updated September 17, 2025
Adelman Joseph serves as the Chief of Tax and Revenue for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). In this role, he oversees tax policy development, revenue management, and economic analysis to support the nation’s fiscal sustainability. Adelman’s responsibilities also include advising on public sector budgeting and implementing strategies to optimize government financial operations.
Adelman has over 10 years of public sector experience, holding key roles that highlight his diverse expertise. As Budget Advisor for the FSM Department of Finance and Administration, he contributed to the drafting and development of laws, regulations, and methodologies for budget planning and execution. As Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade and Investment, he represented FSM in trade negotiations and facilitated investment activities. Additionally, during his tenure as an Insurance Examiner with the FSM Office of Insurance Commission, he reviewed applications, advised stakeholders, and provided critical oversight for insurance operations.
Adelman holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Capital University of Economics and Business, a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Hilo, and an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from the College of Micronesia-National Campus.
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28 Leaders Graduate from the Executive Leadership Development Program, Expanding Pacific Alumni Network to 239
Aug 08, 2025
Jason
Twenty-eight leaders from across the U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands graduated from the 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program in Koror, Palau, expanding the alumni network to 239 and strengthening leadership capacity across the region.
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Island Governments Address Audit and Workforce Challenges at IGFOA 2024 Winter Meeting
Dec 19, 2024
Monique
The Island Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) convened its annual winter meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, from December 10-12, 2024. The conference brought together public sector finance leaders and their staff from across the insular jurisdictions, including the Commonwealth of the...
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Photos from recent activities hosted by the Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives (PITI-VITI) in support of conferences, training and leadership development, are available below.
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