Saori, a pioneer in the social sector, is boldly committed to the cause of empowering girls and women. After graduating from Keio University, she propelled her journey at Hitachi, Ltd., navigating IT sales, advertising, and public relations until 2008. The founder of Global Stage Inc. and the visionary behind the Women Leaders Association of Japan, Saori is not just a leader; she's a catalyst for change. As an external director at Komehyo, Inc., since 2016, she has carved a path for women in management. In 2019, Saori crossed borders to the US, igniting change through a global STEAM inquiry-based educational material, InterEd. Now at the Yamada Shintaro D&I Foundation, she directs public relations, marketing, and research, fiercely committed to closing the gender gap in STEM fields. A mother of four, Saori's impact resonates globally from Japan and her current base in the US.