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 people recover from property damage after natural disasters. My professional passion is leading humans to fulfill their unique potential and fostering healthy team-based work environments. My ability to simplify the complex and connect strategy to implementation earned me the verb “Akiko-fy” amongst my colleagues.

I bring my authentic self 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!