Frankie Eliptico *
WICHE Vice Chair, Representing CNMI, Senior Vice President, Administration and Advancement, Northern Marianas College
Frankie Eliptico is Senior Vice President of administration and advancement at Northern Marianas College (NMC), capping nearly two decades of leadership at the institution. He has previously held the role of interim president for three years, guiding the institution through some of its most difficult years, including recovery from the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yutu and the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through his leadership, the College has secured over $120 million that is now helping to rebuild the NMC campus. The three-story flagship building, the Proa Union Building, is scheduled for completion in October 2025. Groundbreaking for the other four new buildings will occur over the next few months.
His work on NMC marketing and branding efforts has been recognized nationally, and he was named Communicator of the Year in the District VI (Western U.S.) region of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.
Beyond his role at NMC, he is a dedicated community leader, having served in leadership positions in numerous nonprofit organizations. In addition to his role as WICHE Commissioner, he also sits on the board of governors for the Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies, which empowers fiduciaries across the Asia-Pacific region with best practices in governance, responsible investment, and financial stewardship. He has also chaired the board of the Mariana Islands Nature Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation, as well as the Northern Mariana Islands Humanities Council.
