RMI, Micronesia – April 20–21, 2026

The Executive Director and administrative staff from the College of Micronesia Land Grant Program central office joined the Board of Regents meeting of the College of Micronesia Land Grant Program, hosted by the College of the Marshall Islands.

This important assembly was chaired by Chairman Emais Roberts of the Republic of Palau, with Regent Lynn Sonden representing the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Regent Minister Gerald Zakios of the Marshall Islands. The meeting also welcomed the partner college presidents Dr. Patrick Tellei of Palau Community College (PCC), Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono of the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) and interim president Mrs. Meitaka Kendall Lekka of the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI), who graciously hosted the event alongside her CMI and CMI CRE staff.

Key action items from the January session in Pohnpei were revisited, including approval of minutes, budget updates including capacity grants, adoption of the new COM LGP logo, resolutions, policies and individual update reports from the partner colleges across the Micronesian region including the central office.

The session opened with welcoming remarks from Acting Interim President Mrs. Lekka, followed by formal remarks from Chairman Roberts. The Central Office, together with its CFO, presented a comprehensive financial report, after which Raymond James provided an updated portfolio analysis and new investment projections for the board of regents.

The meeting concluded with a group photo, marking a shared commitment to collaboration and stronger educational governance across Micronesia.

Sitting from Left to Right (front row) President of the College of Micronesia FSM, Dr. Theresa Koroivulano, President of Palau Community College Dr. Patrick Telley, Interim President of the College of the Marshall Island, Mrs. Meitaka Kendall Lekka, Chairman of the Board of Regents, Dr. Emais Robert, Vice Chair of COMLG, Mrs. Lynn Sonden of the Federated States of Micronesia, Board of Regents, Hon. Gerald Zackios, executive secretary to the central office, Mrs. Lerhina Johnson. Second Row in the back from Left to right, Mr. Betson Ifamilik (CITO), VP Steven Young of COMFSM CRE, Director Lajikit Rufus of CMI-CRE, Central office Executive Director, Mr. Stanely Lorennij, VP Adedayo Ogunmokun of CMI-CRE, VP Christopher Kitalong of PCC-CRE, CMI staff, central office CFO, Doman Daoas, and additional CRE staff.