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28 Leaders Graduate from the Executive Leadership Development Program, Expanding Pacific Alumni Network to 239
Aug 08, 2025
Jason
Ben Chosmal
FSM
Updated September 17, 2025
Ben Chosmal is the Assistant Chief Clerk at the Yap State Legislature, where he oversees the daily operations of the legislature. His responsibilities include managing administrative and clerical tasks, coordinating with staff and interns under the Chief Clerk’s Office, and ensuring the smooth execution of legislative duties. Ben also assists the Speaker and Members of the Legislature by conducting research, gathering information, and preparing documents for sessions and meetings. Additionally, he serves as a liaison between the Yap State Legislature and other government entities in the state of Yap.
Prior to his current role, Ben served as the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Coordinator for Yap at the Office of Planning and Budget. In this position, he worked closely with government departments, offices, agencies, and communities to execute nationally funded projects and programs aligned with the goals of the FSM Strategic Development Plan.
Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and an Associate of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the College of Micronesia-FSM National Campus. He is currently pursuing a certificate in the Trial Counselor Program from the College of Micronesia-FSM.
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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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