As the evening sky painted Port Moresby in golden hues, supporters, alumni, and families gathered to honor two inspiring groups of future leaders.
The event marked the graduation of the 2024 Archer Leaders and the exciting introduction of the 2025 cohort.
Distinguished guests, including Oro Governor Hon. Gary Juffa, Australian High Commissioner HE John Feakes, British High Commissioner HE Anne Macro, Dame Carol Kidu, and key sponsors from Newmont Corporation and Kina Bank, joined in celebrating this milestone.
The night was hosted by alumni Courtneyalla Dotson and Nelson Kokoa, who proudly welcomed the 2024 Archer Leaders into a growing community of over 100 alumni:
Chelsea Paspalau
Darrel Yockopua
Denphil-Hunt Mitir
Issabelle Vilau
McBride Matai
Nabieu Lansana
Solange Dawana
Taine Kassman
Vilousa Hahembe
Wallace Parimahi
Zaraleena Adamson
Zeruiah Grammon.
After two days of inspiring interviews with 28 outstanding candidates, the selection panel introduced the 12, 2025 Archer Leaders:
Brenth Karol (Mechanical Engineering, Unitech)
Cash Mekere (Law, UPNG)
Charles Edward Sorman (Applied Economics, Unitech)
Jodie Pelis (Mechanical Engineering, Unitech)
Kylie Margaret Sabarei (Law, UPNG)
Lovanchor Dotson (Tourism & Hospitality Management, UPNG)
Miranda Rea (Law, UPNG)
Penny Unobo (Science, PAU)
Puka Vele (Science, PAU)
Robert Raia (Accounting & Management, PAU)
Sasa Pero (Civil Engineering, Unitech)
Wornley Kidoro (Accounting, DWU)
As the Archer Leaders Development Program enters its 15th year, exciting plans are in store for 2025 and his transformative journey is made possible through the support of the Fred P. Archer Trust, Perpetual Limited, Newmont, and Kina Bank.
The future looks bright for these young leaders.