What is PLAN?
Pacific Leadership Assistance Network (PLAN) is a coalition of independent Micronesian professionals championing Pacific-relevant, culturally-appropriate, Micronesia-focused leadership development programs for organizations, schools, agencies, businesses, service providers that support Micronesians abroad and back home.
Our Story
PLAN was founded in 2015 by Dr. Vidalino Raatior as part of his Pacific FocusEd initiative in direct response to the growing demand from schools, organizations, and service providers in Hawaii and throughout the region for experts on culturally responsive strategies to support the needs of the immigrants population in the United Sates from the Micronesian region. That large region comprises of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau (ROP).
Our Vision
We envision a world in which Pacific Islander values, cultures, and people are respected as part of the local and global culture of success.
Our Mission
PLAN’s mission is to assist organizational leaders with Pacific-focused, culturally-sustaining professional development programs to improve services for Micronesians locally and globally.
Our Approach
- PACIFIC: Focus on the indigenous cultures and peoples of the Pacific Island region of Micronesia.
- LEADERSHIP: Standardize culturally-appropriate leadership development programs for agencies, organizations, conferences.
- ASSISTANCE: Normalize the contribution of consultants from the Pacific region in statewide and national professional development initiatives.
- NETWORK: Organize individual consultants into a national network with common goals, strategies, values, fees, and training.
Membership
Members consist of Micronesian professionals and all who focus on improving the lives of Micronesians abroad and in the region. By joining PLAN you will be able to contribute to and participate in a number of beneficial opportunities.