OUR TEAM
Blue Prosperity Micronesia is a partnership between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Micronesia Conservation Trust and the Blue Prosperity Coalition. National and State governments lead with strategic decision-making and technical guidance. The Micronesia Conservation Trust provides implementation support to government and international partners. The Blue Prosperity Coalition brings funding and technical expertise.
Carlos (Douglas) Kusto
Pohnpei BPM/PAN Coordinator
Carlos Kusto is a dedicated conservation leader serving as both the Pohnpei State Protected Areas Network (PAN) Coordinator and the Blue Prosperity Micronesia (BPM) Coordinator. With 17 years of experience rooted deeply in resource management, Carlos utilizes his strong interpersonal skills to unite communities, government stakeholders, and conservation partners.
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Beyond his state-level coordination, he is actively engaged in grassroots community work, guiding locals in managing their natural resources. He is proudly involved in community aquaculture projects—focusing on clam, rabbitfish, and sea cucumber farming—out of a deep belief that establishing alternative income solutions is vital to taking the pressure off our heavily relied-upon natural resources.
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Carlos operates under the core belief that while development is important, sustainable development is paramount. He firmly champions the idea that we owe it to our children to ensure the security and sustainability of our natural resources—a vibrant treasure that is too often overlooked, and one he is fiercely committed to protecting through his dual leadership roles.
Yolanda Mitrad
Yap BPM/PAN Coordinator
Yolanda Mitrad is from Yap Main Island, the western-most state of the Federated States of Micronesia. She recently joined the BPM team as the Yap BPM/PAN Coordinator and is enthusiastic about continuing to support and advance the program efforts in Yap. Previously, she worked with the BPM program for nearly a year as an Ocean Use Survey enumerator, where she engaged with community members to learn how people in Yap use and value the ocean space.
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