Wayne is the former Hatohobei State Delegate from Palau’s National Congress, the 8th Olbiil Era Kelulau (8th OEK), and is currently the Chairman of the Helen Reef Board. He is an expert in resource management planning and has worked throughout Micronesia assisting partners and communities with management plans. Wayne serves as a Regional Mentor for Pacific Islands Managed and Protected Areas Community and is a Board Member of numerous organizations including the Hatohobei Organization for People and Environment (HOPE) and Palau International Coral Reef Center in Palau (PICRC). He serves as OneReef’s Senior Director and helps bridge the organization with leaders and key partners in Micronesia, as well as inspires and organizes communities to take action in protecting their coral reef resources.