Robbie has lived, worked, fished, and surfed in the Mariana Islands for over a decade. He moved to Saipan as a NOAA Fellow in 2012, enjoyed subsequent roles as the Coastal Hazards Specialist and “GIS Guy” at the CNMI Coastal Management Program, and then served as the NOAA Coral and Coastal Management Liaison for the Northern Mariana Islands. He co-founded PCRP in 2016.

Robbie’s professional interests include trying to use maps and spatial data to solve all the problems, obsessing over typhoons, and field validation of wave buoy data.

Fun Fact: Robbie has broken both of his ankles playing in Saipan’s overly-competitive soccer league. Robbie does not play soccer anymore.

Zak moved to the CNMI in 2019 and worked as CNMI Watershed Coordinator before joining PCRP in 2024 to help implement the Forestry Program. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, his passion for nature conservation has spanned the Pacific, including caring for endangered tree snails in Hawaii, teaching about old growth forests in Oregon, and two stints as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. He holds a BS in Zoology from the University of Hawaii and a Master of Forest Resources from the University of Washington. When not planting trees, Zak is teaching about them at Northern Marianas College.

Fun Fact: Zak has never lived more than 100 miles away from an active volcano.

Grace, born and raised in the CNMI, discovered her passion for conservation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Witnessing marine debris on Dandan pocket beaches, she helped organized community cleanups across the island. This experience led her to two summer internships with the Division of Coastal Resources Management, where she worked with the Marine Monitoring Team and the Wildlife section of the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Now, she is the Outreach Coordinator at PCRP! During her free time, she loves to hike and go to the beach.

Fun Fact: Grace has two rescue dogs, Matu and Cookie.

Before joining PCRP, Deanna’s environmental journey began as a DCRM summer intern with MINA in 2022. She then became a Tasi Watch Ranger at MINA, collaborating with various environmental agencies on diverse projects.

Now at PCRP, Deanna plays a key role in the Forestry project. In her free time she assists with marine surveys around the islands of Saipan and Tinian.

Catherine is a lover of the Earth and a recent graduate of Swarthmore College, where she studied Environmental Studies with a focus on sustainable food systems and environmental justice.

She is a daughter of the Mariånas and has a passion for community building, uplifting Indigenous knowledge, and food forests. At PCRP, Catherine is a jack of all trades working as a forestry technician, GIS mapper, as well as other project support. 
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Born and raised in Saipan, Jether is a graduate of Northern Marianas College with a degree in Natural Resource Management. With a deep passion for the outdoors, he enjoys spearfishing, birdwatching and rappelling.

He’s always seeking adventure while staying connected to and protecting the natural environment.

Born and raised on the beautiful island of Saipan, Deven has been with PCRP before the forestry division was created. He has always had a passion for sports, playing on multiple teams since he was a kid which taught him leadership, teamwork and hard work.

He dedicates his accomplishments in life to his late father which he looked up to the most. Lastly, he is attending NMC and pursuing a degree in business management.

Ånufat is a Chamolinian brave born and raised for, by, and from hålom tåno on Saipan. Raised in a family of farmers and foragers, Ånufat loves combining Indigenous traditions and wisdom with environmental sustainability, especially where agriculture, forestry, and ant studies are concerned.

His name represents his passion as "Ånufat" is the name of an ancient Chamoru spirit who oversees all of the forests and Trongkun Nunu across the Mariånas.

Derwin was born and raised on the island of Rota and previously worked at Cementon Micronesia in Guam. He enjoys fishing, diving, barbecuing, and making people laugh.

Since joining PCRP in January, he has been enjoying the opportunity to learn about the names of different native plants and fruits.

Luis is an artist from Rota, where he currently is under the Art Division with the Office of the Mayor and the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture. He has contributed to community art initiatives, including the original Ada Gymnasium Mural Project, roadside murals, and local arts sessions.

He is passionate about storytelling and cultural expression, and uses his murals to beautify the island and inspire future artists. He recently joined PCRP, where he enjoys exploring the environment and learning more about plants.

Alberson was born and raised on the beautiful island of Rota, where he previously served as a Rota Municipal Council Field Supervisor and a Board Director for the Rota Island Specialty Crop Association (RISCA).

He loves fishing, hunting, and playing sports in his free time. Alberson values working with others and always enjoys learning new things.

Steven spent 5 years in Bend, Oregon working as an ISA certified arborist before going back to school earning his Masters in Education. This path brought him out to Saipan in 2011, where he spent the last 12 years as an educator. In August 2023, Steven decided to change direction and concentrate on his love for forestry and also woodworking.

"I am excited to put my skills to work and continue learning about the vast variety of trees we have on Saipan and sharing that knowledge with the CNMI through PCRP's Forestry project."

Dave was born and raised on Saipan and has always had a soft spot for the natural world. He currently has an Associates in Liberal Arts and wants to pursue a degree more focused on the environmental field.

He is always willing to learn and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community through PCRP.

Naomi is a graduate from the Northern Marianas College with a degree in Hospitality and Natural Resources Management. As a daughter of the Marianas, she believes that managing our natural resources is not only important for our environment but also for our culture. You can find her on the beach playing volleyball or at home tending to her vegetable garden.