Audrey Yamamoto
President & CEO
California
USJC Management & Staff
The Council maintains an office in Washington, DC, and has staff based across the United States and Japan. U.S.-Japan Council staff members are responsible for administering programs, implementing the decisions of the Board of Directors and promoting the Council’s mission and organizational goals.
Frederick H. Katayama
Executive Vice President, Development
New York
Wendy Abe
Senior Director of Member Engagement
Hawaii
Ai Asakura
Alumni Program Manager
Japan
Nami Bagirimvano
Senior Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
Mie Baylon
Finance & Operations Coordinator
Hawaii
Aiko Harris
Director of Programs
Michigan
Aya Hashimoto
Executive Director, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
Yumi Hiroshima
Head of Programs, Silicon Valley Japan Platform
California
Sara Hollingshead
Coordinator of Member Engagement
Washington, D.C.
Maia Ito
Manager of Programs and Member Engagement
Washington, D.C.
Chinami Kai
Senior Development Manager
Japan
Lisa Kanehiro
Director of Finance & Operations
Hawaii
Hiromi Kato
Senior Finance and Operations Manager
Japan
Laura Lee
Executive & Development Assistant
Nevada
Lauren Matsumoto
Program Manager
California
Aki Ohashi
Chief of Staff, Silicon Valley Japan Platform
California
Miki Sankary
Senior Development Manager
Pennsylvania
Megan Taenaka
Development Coordinator
Hawaii
Kana Takagi
Senior Program Coordinator, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
Kenta Takamori
Finance Manager, SVJP
Washington
Natsuyo Taniyasu
Program & Office Coordinator
Japan
Karin Tsumagari
Program Manager
Washington, DC
Kaoru Utada
Director, Programs & Partnerships
Japan
Mio Vestuti
Program Coordinator
Washington, D.C.
Nana Watanobe
Program Coordinator, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
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