Christine Fejeran Forestry Chief, Wildland Fire Investigator Forestry and Soil Resources Division Department of Agriculture
Christine Camacho Fejeran was raised on family property in Yigo and received her bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University in Wildlife & Fisheries Science with a minor in Environmental Resource Management. She is currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration program at the University of Guam and was certified as a Wildland Fire Investigator, March 2020. Christine recently accepted the position of Forestry and Soil Resources Division Chief for the Guam Department of Agriculture and was the Acting Chief since February 29, 2020. Christine’s previous work experience included that of a wildlife biologist in Hawaii monitoring endangered waterbird breeding and non-breeding seasons. Upon leaving Hawaii, Christine moved to Beaufort, South Carolina where she was a Deputy Sheriff for the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Christine graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and was a deputy up until returning home to Guam in 2011. As a Sheriff’s Deputy, Christine responded to a variety of call types immersing her in all aspects of community; the good, bad and the ugly. The rewards were great. Christine learned what it took to communicate with individuals coming from all walks of life, and found communication and respect to the be the common links to success regardless of where one came from. She was proud to be a law enforcement officer. Christine also responded to numerous animal control calls and was responsible for successfully prosecuting cruelty cases brought to court. Upon returning to Guam, Christine served as a Board Member for the Guam Animals in Need (GAIN) for half a term. She is currently an active community member who continues to support environmental outreach and a huge supporter of spay/neuter programs. Christine has been employed by the Government of Guam for nine years and continues to take pride and joy in her work and her colleagues. Christine’s Government of Guam resume includes being a Watershed Coordinator and Planner III for the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Guam Coastal Management Program (BSP-GCMP). In 2014, Christine received the Guam Fire Department’s “Citizens Award for Exceptional Service” for her coordinated efforts and support for the Fire Department and fire awareness efforts within the community. Christine was also awarded a “Leadership Award” by the Western Pacific Islands Association of Fire Chiefs in 2019. Christine recognizes that awards and honors would not have been possible if not for her work and support of her team and various partners. It has been a privilege for Christine to proudly represent the Government of Guam, natural resource agencies and partners in their combined commitment to the community and protection of our island’s natural resources through effective outreach. Fostering community awareness, natural resource stewards, and a community proud to call Guam home, have been Christine’s driving goals. As the Acting Forestry and Soil Resources Division Chief for the Department of Agriculture, Christine charged forward through the onset of COVID-19 making leadership and management decisions to ensure the safety of her team, community, and natural resources. In addition to Christine’s Acting Chief capacity,
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