Speakers

Emily O’Steen is a Business Advisor at the Kosrae Small Business Development Center (Kosrae SBDC), where she assist local entrepreneurs in starting, managing, and expanding their businesses. With expertise in business planning, marketing, and financial management, Ms. O’Steen provides personalized support to help clients build strong, sustainable ventures. Her work plays a vital role in strengthening small businesses and promoting long-term economic growth in the Kosrae community.

Ltelatk Harriet Fritz, also known as Lte, founded WillBSoil Business Services in 2021 to support Palau's micro-enterprises. At WillBSoil, Lte offers micro-business owners management support like learning to create advertisements on Facebook or Google, harness the power of Google's online tools for businesses, and recordkeeping skills. Lte is a member of the Palau Chamber of Commerce, serving six years on the board of directors and as president in 2023. In 2019, Lte joined the Palau Organic Growers Association and has been supporting women taro farmers to learn about The Pacific Organic Standard and attaining organic certification under the Participatory Guarantee System. With Palau's first win in the regional competition last year, Lte is excited to join as a mentor to support this year's participants in the 2025 Start Up Micronesia Weekend.

SKILLER K. JACKSON

Service Center Director/Business Advisor
Kosrae Small Business Development Center (Kosrae SBDC)
P.O. Box 1
Tofol, Kosrae FM 96944

Phone: (H): 691-370-7820
Phone: (W): 691-370-2751
Email: [email protected]

Objective
Reference by PISBDCN

Education
1997, Bachelor of Arts, University of the South Pacific, Suva Fiji
1990, DipTESL, Victoria University, Wellington New Zealand
1987, Associate of Arts, College of Micronesia, Kolonia Pohnpei
1983, Diploma, Kosrae High School, Kosrae State FSM 96944

Certificates
Certified Small Business Advisor, Pacific Islands SBDC Network, May 2017
Certified Facilitator, Profit Mastery Program, Pacific Islands SBDC Network, November 2008
Certified Small Business Counselor, 2006
Certificate in Business Management Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, JICA, 1999

Work Experience
2002-Present: Center Director/Certified Small Business Advisor
Kosrae Small Business Development Center, Kosrae State Government
2015-2019: GEF Small Grants Program (FSM) State Focal Point, Kosrae State FM 96944
1997-2002: Business Development Specialist
Kosrae Business Development Assistance Center, MEDC Program, Kosrae State Government

Other Duties
2017- 2019, Chairman, Kosrae Conservation & Safety Organization (KCSO), Tofol, Kosrae State FM 96944
2016- 2019, Chairman, Kosrae State Scholarship Board, Dept of Education, Kosrae State FM 96944
2017-2019, Chairman, School Improvement Team, Malem Elementary School, Kosrae State FM 96944

Skills
Computer Skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access Internet)
Operate Office Equipments
Write-up & Review Business Proposals and Financial Statements
Write-up & Review Concept proposal & Grant proposals

Hobbies
Gardening, Fishing, Basketball, Tennis