THE ART OF CELEBRATION and Connection

From 2007, I was a key member of NEW PEOPLE Inc., a Japanese creative agency in San Francisco specializing in film licensing, B2B and B2C marketing, and large-scale event production. For over a decade, I played a critical role in producing a wide range of unique events—grand openings, tech trade shows, red carpet premieres, drag contests, art exhibitions, and ramen and sake summits. I also helped organize a world-class festival celebrating film, art, fashion, music, and food, which successfully drew 120,000 attendees in a single day.

Building community through these live experiences has been one of my most fulfilling creative endeavors, and I continue to produce numerous cultural events annually.