With a background in healthcare consulting, policy research, and business development, Saori has worked on projects spanning both the public and private sectors. At Mitsubishi Research Institute, she was engaged in statistical surveys on Japanese healthcare and long-term care. Her subsequent roles at Seven Bank, Chiba University Hospital’s Center for Next Generation of Community Health, and Doctor Net allowed her to gain further expertise in new business development, digital marketing and remote healthcare services. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of French literature from The University of Tokyo and a Master of Public Health from the School of Public Health, The University of Tokyo. Outside of work, Saori enjoys yoga, cooking Japanese cuisine, and traveling abroad.