In making the appointment, Director Leberer said, “After an incredibly competitive and lengthy process, myself and the rest of the interview team are delighted to announce the selection of Umiich Sengebau as the new Deputy Director of Conservation for our team. Umiich brings to the position a wide variety of experiences and history with the program and I look forward to working with him to fully realize the potential of the position and Conservation section.”
Mr. Sengebau has been with TNC Micronesia Program since 2002. He has more than 10 years of experience working on conservation and environmental issues in the Micronesia region. His knowledge and practical experiences are in the areas of biodiversity conservation, environmental monitoring and impact assessment and environmental planning and policy. He currently serves as the Regional Conservation Planner and coordinates technical and scientific support for the implementation of the Conservancy’s Conservation by Design process – Ecoregional Assessment (ERA), Conservation Action Planning (CAP), and spatial analysis for protected areas network design within the Micronesia Program. Prior to joining TNC, he worked with Dueñas & Associates, Inc. in Guam, U.S.A. as an environmental specialist responsible for preparing and conducting environmental impact assessment reports, biological baseline surveys and environmental monitoring for development projects.Mr. Sengebau holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science from University of Guam and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Mr. Sengebau currently serves on a number of boards in Palau including Environmental Quality Protection Board (EQPB), Lake Ngardok Nature Reserve Board and is presently Vice-Chairman of Palau Conservation Society Board of Directors.
