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Tokyo International University
Chome-１３-1 Matobakita
Kawagoe, Saitama, 350-1102
Japan

Chiquita Widjaja

Born and brought up in Indonesia, Chiquita has inspired many youngsters around the world through her infectious energy and enthusiasm for volunteering and empowerment. She is currently a final year student at Tokyo International University, Japan where she holds several leadership positions such as president of the Model United Nations Club, Head of Academics in the International Relations Student Association, and more. In 2021, she founded "Little Burning Fires", which is a youth-led non-governmental organization that focused on maintaining and advancing child welfare in rural areas in Indonesia. In 2023, she interned at Ashinaga Foundation; a Japan-based NGO, working to provide financial support and emotional care to young people around the world who have lost one or both parents. Presently, she is an incoming 2025 Associate at AlphaSights Hong Kong as well as a Program Intern at Pacific Forum

Ito Yoshihiro

Yoshihiro Ito (born November 17 , 1970 ) is a Japanese hearing-impaired individual and a communication barrier-free evangelist. He is the chairman of the board of directors of the nonprofit organization Information Gap Buster, a special standing committee member of the certified nonprofit organization DPI Japan , a director of the Japan Association of Distant Sign Language Interpreters, a member of the Business and Human Rights Civil Society Platform, a member of the stakeholder panel of the Business and Human Rights Dialogue and Relief Organization, a member of the Digital Promotion Committee of the Digital Agency , and a digital accessibility advisor. Graduated from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Nagoya University in March 1993. He joined Hitachi in April 1993 and worked in infrastructure software development, new business creation, digital marketing, and more. He has had several TV appearances such as; NHK Educational TV's "Sign Language News", NHK E-Tele “Heart Net TV” #Rounan June issue “What to do? Information gap in the medical field”, NHK Educational TV's "Nanbun no Ichi What is 1/85 of a Human? Sign Language Interpreter" and tvk (TV Kanagawa) "TV with Eyes"

Kousuke Iwasaki

Student

Kousuke lwasaki is a distinguished student at Tokyo International University and a passionate photographer. He has shown remarkable courage and eloquence by sharing his experiences living with disabilities. His words educate and inspire us, reminding us of the strength and determination that define the human experience. As a storyteller and photographer, Kousuke illuminates the often-overlooked aspects of living with disabilities, fostering a deeper understanding and empathy within his audience.

Mai Linh Nguyen (Sandy)

Student

Mai Linh Nguyen, also referred to as Sandy, is a final year student of Tokyo International University and an extremely talented singer/song writer. Her songwriting journey is deeply rooted in a profound exploration of life, existence, and relationships. What began as reflective entries in a bullet journal soon evolved into short, thoughtfully crafted poems with intricate rhymes. Recognizing an opportunity to blend a passion for music with a talent for writing, Sandy transitioned from poetry to songwriting. This creative fusion allowed for the expression of complex emotions and insights through compelling lyrics and melodies, establishing a distinctive voice and perspective in the art of musical storytelling.

Mayuna Magara

Mayuna Magara is a Professional life coach, author, specially appointed associate professor at Yamano College of Aesthetics. Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1987, she is a mum of two children (ages 6 and 1). After graduating from university, she moved to Tokyo, but was forced to resign due to poor health from working too hard at a listed human resources company and a venture company. Later, when she was unemployed and lost in life, she encountered coaching and intuitively realized that it was her calling. In 2016, she started working from home and continued to steadily draw her ideals on paper, becoming independent as a professional coach and incorporating her business. While coaching a total of 500 people, mainly business people such as managers, executives, working mothers, and entrepreneurs, she researches, practices, and supports "living a life that is true to yourself and follows your heart." In 2020, she became a specially appointed associate professor at Yamano College of Aesthetics and Beauty. Using her coaching skills, she is in charge of the "Bido Project," a career design class for life for students who will soon be entering society. In 2021, in order to not only support others but also become a challenger herself, she lost 10kg and won the Japanese championship at the Mrs. Contest, and will also compete in the world championship. Based on the changes in her clients and her own practice, she has systematized how to achieve her own life as the "Yoshuku Method". In 2024, she received offers from four publishing companies because of her Yoshuku method, and was able to publish a book. 1987年 北海道札幌市出身/神奈川県在住 2児の母(6歳・1歳) 大学卒業後上京、人事系上場企業とベンチャー企業で働きすぎて体調不良に、退職を余儀なく される。その後、無職で人生に迷った時にコーチングと出会い、直感で「天職!」だとひらめく。 2016年、全くの無職から自分の理想をこつこつと紙に描き続け、プロコーチとして独立→法人 化。 経営者・管理職・ワーキングマザー・起業家など、主にビジネスパーソン向けにのべ500人 にコーチングを行いながら「心に従った自分らしい人生」の研究・実践・支援を行う 2020年からは、山野美容芸術短期大学 特任准教授に就任。コーチング技術を活かし、これか ら社会に出る学生向けに人生のためのキャリアデザイン授業「美道プロジェクト」を担当。 2021年には、人の応援だけでなく自らも挑戦者となるべく、10キロダイエットして臨んだミセスコン テストで日本大会優勝、世界大会にも出場する。 これまでのクライアントの変化、自身の実践をもとに、自分らしい人生の叶え方を「予祝メソッド」 として体系化 2024年には、予祝したことで出版社4社からオファーももらい本の出版を叶える

Megumi Midorikawa

Megumi (Hitomi) Midorikawa is a Trust & Safety Program Manager at Google, 2021 Paralympics Torch Runner, Dog lover, mom of 2, a Tennis lover, a sign language enthusiast and a Certified Icing Cookies instructor.