USJC President & CEO Suzanne Basalla: Remembering 9.11
This is a series in which USJC President & CEO Suzanne Basalla shares her thoughts directly with the USJC community. Soon we will mark 20 years since the September 11,… Read More
Bilateral Boardroom: U.S.-Japan Leadership in Addressing the Climate Crisis
The U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) held its second virtual Bilateral Boardroom on August 31 (U.S.) and September 1 (Japan). Featuring a fireside chat between U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,… Read More
Community Insights: Strengthening Our Ties in Mental Wellness
Insights from Council Leader Gerald Hane, Ph.D, Research Fellow, Health and Global Policy Institute The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a dramatic rise in individuals experiencing mental health challenges globally. This rise has… Read More
ELP Alumni in Hawaii Discuss Sustainability
On August 12, four alumni of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Hawaii region showcased issues on sustainability from the lens of different industries, including energy, transportation, public spaces… Read More
Emerging Leaders Program: Kaiwa Series featuring Kristi Yamaguchi
The ELP Kaiwa Series is a new initiative to connect USJC’s U40 (under 40) ELP community with established leaders from USJC through meaningful conversations. The goal of these conversations is… Read More
Board Spotlight Series: Phyllis Campbell
Meet Phyllis Campbell, Chair, Pacific Northwest Region, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Immediate Past Chair, USJC Board of Directors How did you first become involved with USJC… Read More
2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD) Cohort Reunites in Idaho
Many thanks to Council Leader Britt Yamamoto (JALD ’19) for this article! From July 22 to 25, members of the 2019 Japanese American Leadership Delegation (JALD)… Read More
Nearly 100 Participants Attend the TOMODACHI RISE Leadership Program Welcome Event and Reflect on 10 Years of TOMODACHI’s Impact
On June 12, the TOMODACHI RISE Leadership Program Welcome Event titled “Looking Back, Looking Forward: Exploring Opportunities for Social Impact Across Japan” was held online. Nearly 100 attendees, including TOMODACHI Alumni,… Read More
Members Gather to Discuss Advising Japanese Companies
On August 3, USJC members who are advisors to Japanese companies gathered to discuss a broad range of topics. The theme for this group came out of a conversation between… Read More
Regional Leaders and Mentors Reflected on the Welcome Event and Gained New Perspectives for their Theme Events
From July 3 to 4, seven Regional Leaders and seven Regional Mentors who serve as representatives of their regions in Japan participated in the July Training Session, a two-day virtual… Read More