Ive excelled as a voice talent, producer and project manager in the media and entertainment industries, having worked in both the commercial and non-profit sectors. As a specialist in Japanese language and culture, Ive also spent more than twenty five years sharing my passion for learning with students of all ages. Im a graduate of both the University of Michigan and Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Shiga, Japan as well as a former elementary school Japanese language teacher and private tutor.