About WeRise
Our story
WeRise Consulting Group was born from a lifelong commitment to helping people reach their full potential.
Long before formal training, our work was shaped by a deep curiosity about people, history, and why organizations function the way they do. That curiosity led us into human resource management and organizational development—where understanding human behavior meets real-world systems.
Today, we partner with organizations as trusted advocates, working alongside leaders and teams to uncover strengths, address challenges, and create environments where people can thrive. We believe our success is measured by yours—by how well solutions align with your needs, your context, and your goals. When people grow, organizations become stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to succeed.
People First
WeRise Consulting Group is grounded in the belief that organizations grow through their people. Every organization brings unique strengths and challenges, and with trust, clarity, and thoughtful support, those differences can become drivers of meaningful and sustainable change.
We partner with governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses to strengthen leadership, improve how work gets done, and support change efforts that honor context, community, and real-world needs.
Our Core Values center around people, cultural respect, integrity & accountability, collaboration and sustainable impact!
Past Projects
Past Projects & Engagements
WeRise Consulting Group brings deep experience supporting governments, international organizations, and mission-driven institutions across the Pacific and beyond. Our work spans organizational assessments, change management, human resources systems, leadership development, and large-scale program implementation.
Below is a selection of representative past projects led by Umerang A. Imetengel, Founder and Principal Consultant.
Selected Consulting & Advisory Projects
Koror State Government - Change Management Strategy
Partner: Island Time Crew - https://www.islandtimecrew.com/home
December 2025
Designed and developed a comprehensive Change Management Strategy that aims to improve the overall KSG workforce and systems.
Project Highlights Reel (Link)
Project News Article (Link)
Koror State Government – Organizational & Capacity Assessment
Client Partner: The Nature Conservancy
October 2022
Conducted a comprehensive organizational and human capital assessment to strengthen institutional capacity, governance, and operational readiness in support of statutory conservation mandates.
Protected Areas Network Office (PAN-O) – Reorganization & Classification Review
Client Partner: Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Tourism, Republic of Palau
May 2021
Conducted an organizational review and designed a classification framework to strengthen alignment and accountability.
PAN Fund – Classification & Compensation System
Protected Areas Network Fund Board, Republic of Palau
April 2017
Conducted a comprehensive organizational review and delivered a revised classification and compensation system to strengthen internal equity, transparency, and performance alignment.
Ngarchelong State Government – Human Resource Policy Development
Client Partner: Palau Conservation Society
December 2017
Developed a comprehensive human resources policy framework, including standardized position descriptions and an employee evaluation system to strengthen accountability and consistency.
Policy Link
Palau Northern Reef – Organizational & HR Capacity Review
Client Partner: The Nature Conservancy
November 2016
Led a multi-state capacity assessment evaluating human resources, governance, and operational systems to support implementation of the Coastal Marine Resource Management Act (2015).
Related Experience & Advisory Projects
Our Ocean Conference 2020 – Strategic Planning & Delivery
Office of the President, Republic of Palau
2018–2020
Served as Chairperson of the Planning and Implementation Team.
Oversaw large-scale coordination for the 7th Our Ocean Conference, a major international event involving governments, NGOs, UN agencies, academia, and the private sector.
Led development of the Road to Our Ocean 2020 Master Plan.
Recruited and managed cross-functional teams and coordinated donor engagement, logistics, and reporting.
News Articles
Project Management & Strategic Advisory – Our Ocean Conference 2020
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
2020
Provided strategic advisory support during project close-out.
Coordinated asset handover, reporting, and donor documentation.
Supported risk management, stakeholder engagement, and institutional knowledge preservation.
Public Service Leadership & Reform
Director, Bureau of Public Service System – Ministry of Finance, Republic of Palau
2013–2018
Led national-level public service HR policy development.
Developed salary schedules, classification systems, and compensation plans.
Provided executive advisory support to senior leaders on personnel management, performance, and discipline.
Served as Procurement Officer for Services for the national government
Awards & Memberships
RCUH Outstanding Employee of the Year (Team Category) – 2022
Chairperson, 13th Pacific Public Service Commissioners Conference – 2016
Chairperson, Palau Executive Branch Health & Wellness Committee – 2018
Chairperson, Palau Executive Branch Employee Appreciation Committee – 2014–2018
Member, Social Security Board of Trustees, Republic of Palau (Senate Resolution 10-143)
Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Research & Publications
Belau Family Health and Safety Study: National Research Project on Violence Against Women in Palau
Carlued Leon & Umerang A. Imetengel (2014), Ministry of Health, Republic of Palau
Led national research coordination, data collection, and analysis.
Produced comprehensive findings and policy recommendations addressing gender-based violence and community safety.
Report can be found here.