Josie Howard is currently the Chief Executive Officer for We Are Oceania, a nonprofit foundation that advocates for Micronesians and Pacific Islanders in Hawai‘i. She attended the Community College of Micronesia, then transferred to UH Hilo where she studied biology, anthropology, and Pacific Island Studies as one of the first Micronesians migrating under the Compact of Free Association Treaty. She also received a master’s degree in social work from UH Mānoa. In her wide ranging community service, Josie has worked with the DOE and various private agencies including Goodwill Industries’ Imi Loa Program. She founded the Young Voyagers, a youth club in media with ‘Ōlelo, as well the Micronesian Cultural Awareness Project. A native of Onoun Island in Micronesia, she speaks Chuukese, Onounese, and English fluently.
Saturday December 4, 2021 9:10am - 9:40am HST
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