{"id":56975,"date":"2025-06-14T01:11:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T01:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/?page_id=56975"},"modified":"2025-06-14T01:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T01:11:35","slug":"2024-advanced-leaders-collective","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.usjapancouncil.org\/ja\/2024-advanced-leaders-collective\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Advanced Leaders Collective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Advanced Leaders Collective?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for mid-career professionals, the USJC ALC is a cohort-based program that fosters authentic connections and empowers individuals to explore their professional and personal journeys, while also carefully considering the balance between the two.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immerse yourself in an engaging and supportive community, where community-conscious individuals share inspirations, confront life&#8217;s challenges, and collaborate on impactful professional and community initiatives. Explore a world of opportunities within USJC and beyond, and make a meaningful difference in your life and your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultivate Connections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The USJC ALC Program offers a unique annual platform for mid-career professionals to cultivate authentic relationships and engage in deep discussions about their careers, personal journeys, and their balance between work and life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transformative Dialogue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions within the program are designed to uncover common challenges, ignite inspiration, and unveil opportunities for participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built for Mid-Career Professionals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This program serves as a signature program opportunity tailored specifically for mid-career professionals within the organization.&nbsp;The program offers participants a vibrant network and a solid foundation from which to operate within the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Second Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to announce the launch of our second class for the Advanced Leaders Collective program. This year, we welcome a new cohort of 21 exceptional members to the ALC family. Representing a diverse range of geographies and industries, this year&#8217;s class also introduces a significant new segment to our program. We&#8217;ve strategically recruited participants from USJC&#8217;s Japan network, ensuring that our program brings together both American and Japanese citizens. This cross-cultural exchange is at the core of our mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this year&#8217;s program, we&#8217;re focused on fostering deep relationships, building a strong sense of community, and creating lasting impact through meaningful people-to-people connections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please join us in welcoming the 2024 cohort:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Dhru Beeharilal (Washington, DC)<\/td><td>Eiko Okamoto (New York)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yuko Kakazu (Hawaii)<\/td><td>Tomohiko Oshikawa (New York)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelly Kawaoka (Hawaii)<\/td><td>Steve Sakanashi (Texas)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Misako Kitaoka (Japan)<\/td><td>Kozue Sawame (New England)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tadashi Koyama (Japan)<\/td><td>Michael Sera (Northern California)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marissa Nicole Machida (Hawaii)<\/td><td>Danny Taing (New York)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kenyon Mayeda (Southern California)<\/td><td>Stacy Uchida Brown (Texas)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anna Nagamine (Japan)<\/td><td>Hisae Uki (Hawaii)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Takanori Nagatomo (Japan)<\/td><td>Miho Urisaka (New York)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spark Nakamura (New York)<\/td><td>Timothy White (Washington, DC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mitchell Noguchi (Hawaii)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The USJC ALC Program takes place in conjunction with the 2024 Annual Conference starting the evening of <strong>October 28 through October 31.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cerulean Hotel, Shibuya, Tokyo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Class<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Alumni<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Monday 10\/28<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6:00pm-9:30pm<\/td><td>Opening Dinner<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Tuesday 10\/29<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8:00-12:00pm<\/td><td>New Class Workshop<\/td><td>&#8212;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12:00-1:00pm<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Lunch<\/td><td>Both ALC classes, All ELP classes&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1:00-5:00pm<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Joint Session<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5:00<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">&#8212;<\/td><td>ELP dinner. Networking dinners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Wednesday 10\/30<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Day<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">USJC Members Forum<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9:00 pm<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Joint Nijikai &#8211; ELP, ALC, JALD (new classes)&nbsp;<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"4\"><strong>Thursday 10\/31<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>All Day<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">USJC Conference Day<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7:00-9:00pm<\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Closing Dinner<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshops Abstract<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The USJC ALC platform&#8217;s workshop-based programming approach emphasizes the career journey&#8217;s dynamic nature, evolving alongside life and career goals. Our programming offers various tools to assess one&#8217;s current position and aspirations, drawing insights from individuals engaged in the mid-career phase. 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