The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) was founded in 1975 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. JCIE/USA is the North American affiliate of JCIE/Japan, one of the few truly independent think tanks in the field of international affairs in Japan. Located in New York City, JCIE/USA conducts political exchange programs for leading American and Japanese policymakers, carries out policy research and dialogue projects on pressing international issues, and works to promote a greater understanding of civil society and philanthropy in Japan and the Asia Pacific region.
In 2004, JCIE/USA was awarded the Foreign Minister's Commendation by the Government of Japan in recognition of its longstanding work to strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.
Support for our programs comes from the generous contributions and grants of individuals, foundations, and corporations. Visit our support page to learn about contributing to JCIE.
| Board of Trustees | |
| Ronald J. Anderson | Senior Advisor, Chartis International |
| Peggy Blumenthal | Senior Counselor to the President, Institute of International Education (IIE) |
| Gerald L. Curtis | Professor of Political Science, Columbia University |
| Hideko Katsumata | Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, JCIE/Japan |
| Yotaro Kobayashi | Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. |
| Minoru Makihara | Senior Corporate Advisor, Mitsubishi Corporation |
| Yuzaburo Mogi | Honorary CEO and Chairman, Kikkoman Corporation |
| Charles E. Morrison | President, East-West Center |
| Satoru Murase | Partner, Bingham McCutchen Murase |
| Akio Okawara | President and Chief Executive Officer, JCIE/Japan |
| Honorary Trustees | |
| Peter Geithner | Senior Advisor, Asia Center, Harvard University; Consultant, Rockefeller Foundation |
| Officers | |
| Chair | Peggy Blumenthal, Senior Counselor to President, Institute of International Education (IIE) |
| Secretary & Treasurer | James Gannon, Executive Director, JCIE/USA |
| Staff | |
| Kim Gould Ashizawa | Senior Associate |
| Serina Bellamy | Intern |
| James Gannon | Executive Director |
| Atsuko Yokobori Geiger | Director of Operations |
| Susan Hubbard | Senior Associate |
| Kaede Kawauchi | Program Associate |
| Chiaki Lytle | Executive Assistant |
| David Monico | Program Associate |
| Maya Wedemeyer | Program Associate |
(as of May 2014) | |
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