Board of Director
The Board of Directors of the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism, and Development – Republic of Palau – is committed to providing strategic leadership and oversight to ensure that all policies and initiatives align with Palau’s national development goals and cultural values.
Below is the full list of Board members. Composed of leaders from various sectors, the Board guides programs that strengthen human resources, protect culture, boost tourism, and ensure sustainable development for the well-being and prosperity of Palau and its future generations.
Board Member, Office of Labor Compliance
O’ Dear Yobech
Senior Labor Officer
Harrison Tell
Senior Labor Officer
Rengeos Naruo
Senior Labor Officer
Herman Rdechor
Labor Officer II
Ali Alexander
Labor Officer II
Dylan Reddin
Labor Officer II
Terrence Ngwal
Labor Officer I
Mace Ngiraungil
Labor Officer I
Jean Marie Arurang
Labor Officer I Trainee
Board Member, Bureau of Human Resources
Terralyn Nabeyama
Director Bureau Human Resources
Wandalynn Remeliik
Chief Division of Employment Services
Sylvester Alonz
Chief Division of Youth & Career Development
Lahaina Ngirkelau
Senior Human Resouce Officer
Besie Elbelau
Human Resource Officer II
Ethan Techitong
Human Resource Officer II
Jude Masters
HRIS Specialist I
Kelloi Sumang
Human Resource Analyst II
Deserei Imeong
HR Information System Administrator
Elmera Syozitaro
Employment Service Officer I
Edna Ueki
Employment Service Analyst II
Maylanie Simer
Employment Service Analyst II
Shally Roman
Employment Service Analyst I
Tomoko Asanuma
Employment Service Analyst I
Kokar Oldiais
Media & Communications Coordinator
Kelory Fredrick
Citizen Job Placement Coordinator
Board Member, Bureau Cultural & Historical Preservation
Kiblas Soaladaob
Director Bureau Cultural & Historical and Preservations
Sunny Ngirmang
Chief Division of Archaeology
Calvin Emesiochel
Historic Preservation Program Manager
Marlene Ge
Historic Preservation Budget Analyst
McMichael Mutok
Historic Preservation Specialist III
Moline Smaserui
Historic Preservation Specialist III
Filly Carabit
Historic Preservation Specialist II
Derek Benjamin
Historic Preservation Specialist I
Jae-Dee Ngirdimau
Administrative Officer I
Board Member, Bureau of Tourism
Melson Miko
Director Bureau of Tourism
Elangel Mesubed
Chief Division of Compliance
Endira Absalom
Compliance Officer II
Indirah Tirso
Compliance Officer I
Board Member, Bureau of Development
Raymond August
Raymond August
Korhonen Kotaro
ABTPC Supervisor
Jerene Ngiraikelau
Administrative Specialist II
Uldak Sakuma
ABTPC Inspector I
Carter Kahue
Transit Bus Driver
John Skilang
Transit Bus Driver (Part-Time)
Board Member, Administrative Officer III
Lulu Techur
Administrative Officer III