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28 Leaders Graduate from the Executive Leadership Development Program, Expanding Pacific Alumni Network to 239
Aug 08, 2025
Jason
Fernando Esteves
Guam
Updated August 16, 2025
Fernando B. Esteves is the Deputy Director of the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA), where he oversees housing and community development programs. With a focus on addressing critical housing needs, Fernando has emerged as a subject matter expert on housing and community development for the Government of Guam.
Fernando began his career in the United States Army in 2003, serving as a Combat Medic in leadership roles for over 18 years, including multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2014, he founded Eco-Friendly Resources, an environmental consulting and compliance company, where he continues to serve as President. He was elected to the 34th Guam Legislature in 2016, where he chaired the Ethics Committee and served as Vice-Chairman on Health.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fernando served as a medical planner and later as Incident Commander for Guam’s COVID-19 response from 2019 to 2022, contributing to the island’s strategic response and recovery efforts.
As a native inhabitant of the Marianas with Micronesian roots extending to Satawal, Fernando is an advocate for indigenous rights and cultural preservation. His dedication to public service and community development continues to inspire his work in both government and the private sector.
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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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