Ms. 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
Mark Ikeno
COO, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
Japan
Wendy Abe
Senior Director of Member Engagement
Hawaii
Ai Asakura
Alumni Program Manager
Japan
Nami Bagirimvano
Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative
Arkansas
Mie Baylon
Executive & Administrative Assistant
Hawaii
Aiko Harris
Director of Programs
Michigan
Aya Hashimoto
Director of Programs, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
Yumi Hiroshima
Head of Programs, Silicon Valley Japan Platform
California
Chinami Kai
Development & Administrative Manager
Japan
Lisa Kanehiro
Director of Finance & Administration
Hawaii
Hiromi Kato
Finance & Office Manager
Japan
Lauren Matsumoto
Senior Coordinator of Member Engagement
California
Saeka Maxey
Program Coordinator
Colorado
Allison Murata
Program Manager
Hawaii
Mutsumi Ogaki
Program Coordinator, SVJP
California
Aki Ohashi
Chief of Staff, Silicon Valley Japan Platform
California
Miki Sankary
Senior Development Manager
Pennsylvania
Izumi Swarts
Program Manager
Washington, DC
Megan Taenaka
Development Coordinator
Hawaii
Kana Takagi
Program Assistant, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
Kenta Takamori
Finance Manager, SVJP
California
Natsuyo Taniyasu
Program Coordinator
Japan
Karin Tsumagari
Program Manager
Washington, DC
Kaoru Utada
Director, Programs & Partnerships
Japan
Nana Watanobe
Program Coordinator, TOMODACHI Initiative
Japan
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