Chamonix Toledo, CSP class of 2025, has worked for over five years with the communities of Ulithi Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia, co-developing research initiatives and working closely with Ulithian youth. In 2024, Chamonix was invited to co-teach the “Decolonizing Environmental Social Science Research” course and support students in their newest research venture surrounding traditional fisheries and fishing methods.
She recently wrote an article, Tekoi el ua Iuul: teaching and learning in Palau, about her experiences. “These young researchers are making a significant step towards a more equitable research landscape. Through their work, they are demonstrating that local knowledge and youth-led research can drive meaningful change, ensuring that Palau’s traditions and natural beauty endure for generations to come,” said Toledo.
