Monica Yuki

Originally from Malibu, California, Monica attended the University of Colorado and has a B.S. in Business Administration with a double emphasis in Marketing and Human Resource Management. After graduating, she decided to trade the Rocky Mountains for the Kanto Plain and participated in the JET Programme. While serving as a high school ALT in Iruma-shi, Saitama-ken from 2002-2004,Monica developed a greater appreciation for Japanese culture and her family heritage.

Now residing in New York City, Monica is the Vice President of Research at The Arena Group overseeing print and digital consumer insight for Sports Illustrated and Parade.

Monica has been involved in a leadership role with JETAA since 2008.  Currently she is the Chairman of the Board of Directions for JETAA New York’s 501(c)3 non-profit organization with over 2,000 members in NY, PA, and NJ.  She previously served as President (2010-2014), Vice President (2008-2010) and Social Chair(2005-2008). Monica was a JETAA USA Country Representatives (2014-2019) and is now on the Board of Advisors. She also sits on the Board of Directors for USJETAA the national 501(c)3 non-profit supporting alumni across the country.