We are forever grateful for the leadership of our regional chairs and committee members. Our members are an indispensable part of the success of the U.S.-Japan Council. USJC’s success is due to a variety of stakeholders, sponsors, staff and members; this is something we have been cognizant of since the inception of the organization and will continue to be at the forefront of our minds.
Our members have held approximately 125 events with an attendance of members all across the United States and Japan. This is an amazing accomplishment!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our regional chairs, committee members, and members for their continuous work and efforts to bring the USJC community together. We truly appreciate all of your hard work and support.
Thank you to all of the following individuals:
Hawaii
- Co-Chairs: Kristin Alm (ELP ‘20) and Mitch Noguchi (ALC ‘24)
- Vice Chair: Courtney Takara (ELP ‘20)
Japan
- Co-Chairs: Sarah Bader, Shotaro Imazu, and Melynie Yoneda (ELP ‘23)
Midwest
- Chair: Daniela One (ALC ‘23)
- Advisor and Communications Chief: Mike Tanimura (JALD ‘12)
Mountain
- Co-Chairs: Courtney Ozaki (ELP ‘17) and Brent Sabati (ELP ‘21)
- Advisor: Tim Higashide (ELP ‘14)
New England
- Co-Chairs: Christine Pilcavage (JALD ‘23) and Heike Boeltzig-Brown
- Advisor: Ginny Fordham
NorCal & Nevada
- Co-Chairs: Jackie Funasaki (ALC ‘25) and Michael Sera (ALC ‘24)
NY & Vicinity
- Co-Chairs: Darin Arita (ALC ‘23) and Julie Azuma (JALD ‘13)
Pacific Northwest
- Co-Chairs: Kelsi Ida and Verne Naito (JALD ‘13)
SoCal & Southwest
- Co-Chairs: Kevin Onishi (ELP ‘23) and CyVan Yamamoto (ELP ‘22)
Southeast
- Chair: Jin Yoshikawa (ELP ‘22)
Texas & Vicinity
- Chair: Steve Sakanashi (ELP ‘15, ALC ‘24)
- Vice Chair: Fumi Maher (ELP ‘22)
WDC & Vicinity
- Co-Chairs: Margaret Cummisky (JALD ‘04) and Yuka Hayashi
- Vice-Chairs: Erika Ninoyu (ELP ‘16) and Janrose Samson