She was a former educator at our CNMI Public School System who taught American Government and United States History and an Adjunct Instructor at the Guam Community College and the Northern Marianas College who taught several classes. Prior to becoming Mayor, she served as the Special Assistant for Programs and Grants at the Rota Mayor’s Office under former Mayor Efraim Atalig. 

Mayor Hocog served in numerous boards and commissions serving as the former Chairwoman for the Northern Marianas Housing Corporation, member of the 2nd Marianas Political Status Commission, member of the CNMI Economic Council of Advisors, board member for the Commonwealth Utilities Commission and former Chairwoman for the Commonwealth Economic Development Authority. She assisted with the creation of the Rota Chamber of Commerce serving as its Vice President and volunteered for Red Cross and other non profit organizations. Mayor Hocog has received many awards and recognitions throughout her career. 

She has always been an active member of her community and wants to work with her cabinet, local and federal partners to build a better Rota. She loves her home island and wants to see it flourish so local businesses can thrive, the standard of living is affordable and where our people can return home and serve their island community for the next generation to come.