831.200.4265 vid@raatior.com

About Us

Do you want a consultant whose values inform his professional practice?
Dr. Vidalino Raatior

Dr. Vidalino Raatior

Principal

Dr. Vidalino S. Raatior is an equity-minded international educator, social justice advocate, and consultant. Raatior Consulting is an extension of Vid’s passion for promoting indigenous cultural and educational practices, leading youth empowerment programs, assisting educational equity, and leveraging technology to advance organizational relevance in the global market.   A product of public education in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Vid studied in Guam, New York, Berkeley, San Francisco, and earned a doctorate in Professional Educational Practice at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. Dr. Vid coordinates study abroad & bilateral student exchange programs for Asia and the Pacific at the College of Professional & Global Education at San Jose State University. Previously, he served as Director of the Pacific Islander Student Center (PISC), Program Coordinator of the Islands of Opportunity Alliance (IOA) and Students of Hawaii Advanced Research Program (SHARP) at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Vid also served for over 10 years as Associate Director and Assistant Director of International Programs and Center for Multicultural Learning at Santa Clara University and several years as a teacher and administrator at Xavier High School in Micronesia. His previous contracted and probono projects have included clients in the US mainland, Hawaii and Micronesia

Who We Are

Raatior Consulting is a US-based educational, social entrepreneurial, and leadership development firm specializing in the Micronesian region and the diaspora. We collaborate with our clients to develop culturally appropriate and innovative educational solutions customized to their unique local realities. We help our clients boost their Micronesian student performance, develop strategies to fully engage parents, and create synergy among staff, administration, and community stakeholders for implementing educational reform initiatives. We utilize appropriate technology to help clients operate efficiently in adapting to changing needs.

 

Our Vision

We envision a world in which quality education is accessible to all Micronesian children without destroying their indigenous cultures, values, and languages.

 

Our Mission

Raatior Consulting is an educational and social enterprise consulting firm specializing in the design and implementation of professional development opportunities for schools, organizations, and businesses to ensure the success of Micronesians everywhere.

Connecting Horizons

Our Impact

  • Professional Development 97% 97%
  • Web Development 83% 83%
  • Youth Programs 65% 65%
  • Speaking Engagements 34% 34%
  • Technical Assistance 92% 92%