Professional Scope
As a Program Manager for the Portland Center and International Special Programs in OGEI, I work with international students, partner universities, and PSU faculty and staff to run inbound study abroad programs that provide meaningful academic, cultural, and experiential learning opportunities. I coordinate programs from student recruitment and application through student arrival and program completion, while serving as a primary point of contact for students and international partners. My work includes program development, student advising, partner communication, logistics, and cross-cultural coordination.
I began working at PSU in 2010 as a student employee at the Waseda Oregon Office (now the Portland Center) while pursuing my graduate degree at PSU. I have served as the Portland Center Program Manager since 2014 and joined International Special Programs in 2025.
How I Can Help
- Support students in Portland Center and International Special Programs
- Coordinate programs and communication with international partners and individual students
- Plan and deliver student orientation, cultural programming, and experiential learning
- Provide cross-cultural support for international students and partners
Global and Cultural Engagement
- Languages Spoken: Japanese & English
- Global Experience: Born and raised in Japan; have lived, studied, and worked in the United States since 2008.