Meet the Officers

This is my first time serving as a JETAA Portland officer and I’m truly excited to be part of the team. My time on the JET Program was life-changing. I spent five memorable years in Japan, experiences that are hard to sum up in words.

Although my original departure consulate was in Los Angeles, not Portland, I’ve been active in JETAA events since moving here in 2021. From serving as an interviewer to supporting pre-departure events, I’ve come to understand the value of a supportive community of like-minded people—people who just get it.

As Treasurer, my goal is to be financially responsible while helping to create meaningful opportunities that alumni genuinely want to be a part of. Community engagement is at the heart of our alumni group so I hope to keep things collaborative—I’d love to hear your ideas and feedback so we can fully utilize what JETAA has to offer.

On a more personal note, I received my MA in Japanese studies at Portland State University, enjoy reading, cross-stitching, cooking, and going on nature walks in beautiful Oregon. My Japan-related interests include manga studies, feminism in Japanese literature, continued language learning, and trying to keep my dwindling Kansai-ben alive! よろしくお願い致します。