I have 20+ years of experience in critical care nursing, education, management, leadership, healthcare simulation training and debriefing. Prior to healthcare, I traveled all over the United States as an insurance catastrophe team adjuster, helping homeowners recover from property damage after natural disasters.

My professional superpower and unique contribution throughout each of my roles has been inspiring humans to fulfill their full potential and fostering healthy team-based work environments. My ability to simplify the complex, connect strategy to implementation, and organizational skills earned me the verb “Akiko-fy” amongst my colleagues.

I bring my authentic point-of-view and life experiences as a…

• First-generation Asian American

• Curious life wanderer with a wayward past

• World traveler (www.travelsabbatical.com)

• Recovering over-achiever and perfectionist

• Aspiring Buddhist practitioner

  …to be fully present with you!