Akemi Yamaguchi is an experienced philanthropic professional with an impressive background in project management, fundraising, and event coordination. With over a decade of experience, Yamaguchi is recognized for her proficiency in collaborating with executives, editors, designers, artists, and donors to ensure deadlines are met and scope is well understood. She studied Anthropology and Political Science at Humboldt State University and has since held senior management roles at renowned institutions. She served as the Senior Manager of Fundraising Events at Exploratorium, the Philanthropic Engagement Manager, Expansion Events Manager, Campaign Associate, and Administrative Assistant to the Director of Development at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Yamaguchi was also the Stewardship and Events Manager at California Academy of Sciences and the Assistant Marketing Manager at John Wiley and Sons. She even spent time as an English Language Instructor at Nova Group.