I’m a strategist who uses a hybrid of design and marketing methodologies to bring clarity and insight to projects. I believe perspective and passion are more important than efficiency when it comes to creating truly spectacular work.
Now, I'm working as a program manager at Mercari.
English skill development program I worked on and managed was nominated as one of the most impactful project of the quarter. (2020)
A three-day hackathon to create a product that positively impacts how we engage with the environment. Lead development of “Tsukatte”, a platform matching people with unwanted furniture and bulky items with people who want them, reducing the volume of 粗大ゴミ in Tokyo. (2016)
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“Sealfie – an app to show people their commonalities with animals. It presents a photo of an animal reflecting your chosen mood, you take a selfie making the animal’s expression and send both to your friends, and you can learn a bit more about the animal or donate to help its cause…” (2015)
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The KAKEHASHI TOMODACHI INOUE SCHOLARS PROGRAM is a unique 10-day youth exchange created in partnership between the Japan Foundation and the US Japan Council to honor the life and legacy of Senator Daniel K. Inouye. I was involved with a program as both a participant and a graphic designer of marketing materials. (2015)