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The permanent staff consists of the Director, an Office Manager, a Librarian, an image archivist, and a video producer.  Temporary staff positions are created based on the special projects being undertaken at any given time.

 
Francis X. Hezel, SJ, has been MicSem's Director since its establishment in 1972.  He has worked in Micronesia since 1963.

 

 
Sapna Urhekar is office manager and financial officer.

 

 
Carol Varas is MicSem's image and music archivist, managing our growing collection of 50,000 photos and 5,000 musical tracks.

 

 
Aletha Chu serves as MicSem's librarian. She handles our growing collection of materials which includes 19,000 titles and some 600 videos.

 

 
Erik Steffen produces, directs and edits our video productions.

 

 
Jessy Joanes assists in the editing and production of videos.

 

 
Elsa Veloso was MicSem's office manager and financial officer since its founding.  She has also been instrumental in the establishment of the library.