Moses Tolenoa

Moses Tolenoa’s desire to travel is deeply connected to his roots in Kosrae, Micronesia, where community, culture, and connection to others shape everyday life. Growing up between island values and life in Seattle sparked his curiosity about how people around the world create belonging, preserve tradition, and navigate change. Having never experienced much of the world beyond home, he sees the Bonderman Fellowship as an opportunity to step into unfamiliar environments with openness and humility. Drawn to hiking, exploration, and learning new systems, Moses hopes to better understand how different cultures live, adapt, and find meaning in their environments while challenging himself through the uncertainty and growth that come with solo travel.