{"id":39977,"date":"2023-01-12T22:51:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T22:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/?post_type=news&p=39977"},"modified":"2023-03-23T18:49:10","modified_gmt":"2023-03-23T18:49:10","slug":"suzanne-welcomes-new-board-leadership-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/ja\/news\/suzanne-welcomes-new-board-leadership-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Suzanne Welcomes New Board Leadership for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Happy New Year, everyone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope 2023 is already bringing good changes and opportunities to each of you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

USJC Board of Directors \u2013 Leadership Transition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For USJC, the start of the year marks our board transition to the Co-Chairmanship of Kathy Matsui and Susan Morita. We shared this exciting news at the Conference and welcomed them both at the Members Forum. I\u2019m thrilled to have the opportunity to work with these amazing leaders in their new roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can read their official bios in today\u2019s new release<\/a>. They are both incredibly talented, committed, and accomplished professionals who also find time to dedicate to their families and many social causes. I love the balance and diversity reflected in their co-leadership. Between the two, they have roots and ties in Tokyo, the Bay Area, and Washington DC; finance, legal, venture, entrepreneurship, and social work credentials; and NPO board leadership in areas of women\u2019s empowerment, education, social justice, and the Japanese American community. You could not find two more highly respected, hardworking leaders for the Council. I highly encourage all of you to take the time to get to know Kathy and Susan better by watching their respective USJC Legacies interviews<\/a>, where they discuss their personal and professional journeys, as well as their commitment to USJC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured above: USJC Board Members meet in Tokyo during the Annual Conference. Seated from left to right: Kathy Matsui, Paul Yonamine, Suzanne Basalla, Susan Morita<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Kathy and Susan is an updated slate of Board Officers. Board Secretary Ann Teranishi<\/strong>, Board Treasurer Eiichiro Kuwana<\/strong>, and Joshua Morey<\/strong> have joined the Executive Committee, joining Kazu Gomi<\/strong> and Todd Guild<\/strong> as officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured above: From left, Ann Teranishi, Eiichiro Kuwana, Joshua Morey, Kazu Gomi and Todd Guild<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

USJC Board of Directors \u2013 New Board Members <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board also welcomes two new members to the USJC Board of Directors: Yoh Kawanami <\/a>and Masami Tyson<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoh has been a stalwart of the Hawaii Regional programming for years, as well as actively supporting the Development Committee and climate programs. I\u2019ve come to rely on Yoh for his wise counsel, thoughtful advocacy for members and regions, climate and energy acumen, and cross-cultural fluency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured above: Yoh Kawanami (left) at a Hawaii regional event in December 2021. Pictured right: Masami Tyson at USJC’s Annual Conference Members Forum.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Masami Tyson also has a long list of contributions to USJC. Those who attended Members Forum heard about her pioneering Affinity Group leadership of the Shin Issei Community. Masami has also organized several Regional Women\u2019s Leadership panel discussions, attended Consul General\/Japanese American Dialogues representing the Southeast, served on the Program Committee, and has actively built out our Southeast regional membership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

USJC (Japan) Board Updates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

USJC\u2019s success in Japan depends on its Japan entity, USJC (Japan)<\/a>, which is governed by both a Board of Councilors (BoC) and Board of Directors (BoD). Former USJC Board Member Scott Sato<\/strong>, fresh off his phenomenal success as the Annual Conference 2022 Host Committee Chair, has assumed the chairmanship of the USJC(Japan) BoC. Henry Takata<\/strong>, a long-time board member of both Japan entities, former Japan Regional Chair, and good friend of the TOMODACHI staff, began his chairmanship of the USJC(Japan) BoD last fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured above: Scott (6th from left) and Henry (2nd from right) are welcomed at Members Forum.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Joining the BoD this January is Ayako Kameda<\/strong>, who many of you heard moderate the summer Sustainability panel<\/a> and\/or enjoyed her insights on digital transformation on the main stage at the Annual Conference Public Symposium. Aya is passionate about women\u2019s leadership and has also given up her weekends to inspire TOMODACHI young women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pictured above: Ayako Kameda at the USJC Annual Conference in Tokyo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Executive Director, Japan Transition <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may have noticed that we\u2019ve started recruitment for a new USJC Japan Executive Director, a position that has been brilliantly filled by Ms. Junko Tsuda<\/strong> since 2016. We have truly been lucky to have her leadership, vision, and talent during the last several years, especially during the challenges of the pandemic. Junko plans to retire later this year when her successor is in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please take a look at the job posting<\/a> and either apply, forward to someone you think would be a good candidate and\/or amplify it in your networks. (Thanks to those of you who already applied or reposted the position!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member Transitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In closing, let me thank all of you for your holiday updates, including news of your own personal transitions. Keep them coming!<\/a> We love celebrating your wins, finding ways our network can help you in your next chapter, and making those magical USJC connections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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