Fanapi Foundation is led by an all-volunteer Advisory Board comprising of leaders who understand the needs and realities in Micronesia in the areas of education, health, poverty elimination, and community development.
Floren Akkin
Local Coordinator, Cuthbert Project
Onoun Island, Chuuk, FSM
Father Floren Akkin is the local coordinator of the Cuthbert Project at Northwest High School (formerly Weipat Junior High School), the only high school serving all three fanapi regions of Pattiw, Pafeng, and Namonweito. He graduated from University of Guam and the Pacific Regional Seminary in Suva, Fiji. Since his ordination, Fr. Floren has been active in youth formation and educational reform efforts for the outer islands of Northwest. Originally from the Northwest and a graduate of Weipat Junior High School, he returned to those same region to serve as the resident pastor and as a counselor at Weipat. He was promoted to the principal position two years ago and is leading the school through the difficult transition.
Len Isotoff
Director of Sales, Pacific Region, Matson
Honolulu, Hawaii
Len is the Director of Sales for the entire Pacific Region for Matson Navigation Company. He is based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Previously, he was the General Manager of Matson for the Guam and Micronesia regions. Len first worked for Matson in 1999 as a project manager for Matson Logistics Solutions and formally joined MLA as manager, logistics, Guam, in 2000. A native of Chuuk, Len has served in a number of managerial posts in Matson’s offices in Hawaii and Seattle before being promoted to the Guam GM post in 2008. He has been an active supporter of social good in Micronesia through his leadership role in the Matson Foundation.
Scott Kelley, Ph.D.
Vice President for Vincentian Scholarship, Office of Mission & Values
DePaul University
Dr. Scott Kelley is Assistant Vice-President for Vincentian Scholarship in the Office of Mission and Values at DePaul University. Previously, he was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Religious Studies Department and Research Fellow at the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics. He received a Doctorate in Theological Ethics from Loyola University Chicago in 2006. Prior to graduate work, he taught Theology at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona, English in Tokyo, Japan and was a volunteer in Pohnpei, Micronesia with Jesuit Volunteer International. His particular teaching and research interests include for-profit contributions to the alleviation of global poverty, Catholic social teaching, Vincentian heritage, sustainability, and moral discernment. He recently co-authored a book entitled, “Alleviate Poverty through Profitable Partnerships: Globalization, Markets, and Economic Well-being.”
Pete Kuor
Oregon State Hospital, retired
Salem, Oregon
Pete is originally from the outer island of Houk in Chuuk, FSM. He graduated from PATS high school and Eastern Oregon University. He recently retired from the Oregon State Hospital where he served for 29 years. He lives in Salem where he has raised a family for all those years. He is a respected leader of the outer islander community in Salem and loves to serve his people in any capacity. His heart was deeply touched when he recently returned to the island after being away for 20 years to find the poor living conditions and the lack of good schools. He considers it a real privilege to help the outer islands as a member of the Fanapi Foundation Advisory Board.
Dr. Barry Staley, DDS (ret)
Board Member,
Santa Cruz, CA
Barry is the founder of the Micronesia Dental Support Project. After completing studies at University of California, Santa Barbara, Northwestern University Dental School, and Boston University Graduate School of Dentistry, Dr. Staley ran a successful practice for over 20 years before retiring in the 80’s. While in practice he served as President of the Monterey Bay Dental Society and the Western Society of Periodontology. After retiring from his private practice he served in various leadership roles in nonprofit organizations including; program director of the Children’s School Based Dental Clinic at Dientes, Director of the Dental Program at the California Health Trust, and co-director of the Veterinary Dental Institute. He oversees all recruitment and preparation of the dental team.
Asterio Takesy
Vice President for Governmental Affairs
Bank of Guam
Mr. Asterio Takesy is the former Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United States. An experienced diplomat, Mr. Takesy has served his country and the Northwest region in a variety of high level posts dating back to the 70’s when he served as Administrative Assistant in the Chuuk District Education Department, Chief Clerk in the Congress of Micronesian House of Representatives, assistant secretary of the Micronesia Constitutional Convention, Executive Director of the Commission on Future Political Association with the United States, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Secretary of Resources and Development, and Executive Director for the Joint Committee on Compact Economic Negotiations which eventually led to the current treaty between the US and the FSM called Compact of Free Association. Before his current appointment to the Ambassadorship, Asterio was the first Micronesian to serve as the Executive Director of the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program serving two terms. He graduated from University of Guam and University of New Mexico.
Vidalino Raatior
Founder & Program Director, Fanapi Foundation
Soquel, CA
Vid Raatior was born and raised in the Northwest region and attended public schools all his elementary and secondary years. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications from University of Guam and received his masters degree in school administration at University of San Francisco. He was the director of the Pacific Islander Student Center at University of Hawaii at Hilo while completing his doctorate studies at UH Manoa’s College of Education. Previously, he served as the Assistant Director for International Programs at Santa Clara University, Assistant Director of Xavier High School in Micronesia and served on a number of committees and task forces in Chuuk. He is a social entrepreneur with a passion for empowering people and organizations in his home country of Micronesia.
