Yoko Takahashi

President, Japan Philanthropic Association: Japan
Education
Graduated Tsuda College, Department of International and Cultural Studies in 1973.
Completed a course of study at Counseling Institute of Sophia University and authorized as professional counselor in 1985.
Experience
2001 | Appointed as President of Japan Philanthropic Association |
1991 | oined Japan Philanthropic Association and assumed the position of Secretary General and Administration Officer. |
1980 | Assumed a position of part-time instructor at Chiyoda Jyogakuen Junior & Senior High School |
1985-1991 | Worked as psychological counselor for students, teachers and parents at Kanto Gakuin Junior & Senior High School |
Support CSR with strong focus in philanthropic aspect.
Promote public-good from private sector through consulting corporate citizenship activities and linking between corporations and NPOs
Author
- “Interviews with Japanese Philanthropists/Change makers”- Kyuryudo Art Publishing Co. Ltd. (2005)
- “Volunteering Work for Senior Citizens” - Nihon Kajo Shuppan Publishing (1999)
- “ABC Book of Philanthropic Activities” - Kainan Shobou Publishing (1997)
Official Position
- Affiliate Professor, Communication Institute of Shigakukan University
- Board Member, Foundation For Machi-mirai Chiyoda
- Councilor, The Japanese Association of Charitable Organizations (JACO)
- Councilor, Tokyo Council of Social Welfare
- Councilor, the Japanese-German Center Berlin
- Committee Member, Tokyo Zen-i (Goodwill) Bank