Sumiko provides administrative, programmatic and project management support to the Just and Inclusive Economics team and General Counsel.
Sumiko joined Ceres after volunteer farming on small-scale organic farms in Japan, which affirmed her passion for working towards a just and sustainable future. Prior to farming, Sumiko worked at a health data startup, where she specialized in cybersecurity and administrative operations.
Sumiko has a BA in Science, Technology, and Society from Vassar College. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outside, and learning about foraging.