Jessica Kennett Cork

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As the Vice President of Digital Strategy at YKK Corporation of America, Jessica is…

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Volunteer Experience

  • The Japan-America Society of Georgia Graphic

    Board Member

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia

    - Present 9 years

    Arts and Culture

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia (JASG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mutual understanding between the people of Japan and the State of Georgia through establishing and promoting ties and programs in the areas of culture, customs, education, commerce and politics.

    Led effort to recruit host cities for the 2016 Japan‐America Grassroots Summit held in Georgia. Served on the Programs Committee.

  • The Japan-America Society of Georgia Graphic

    Chair

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia

    - 2 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Led the initiative to build an authentic Japanese bell tower at The Carter Center, securing $300,000 in funding. Managed logistics, supervised construction, coordinated media outreach, and organized the dedication ceremony. Developed a two-year strategic plan and implemented a quarterly reporting process to hold stakeholders accountable.

  • The Japan-America Society of Georgia Graphic

    Vice Chair

    The Japan-America Society of Georgia

    - 1 year 7 months

    Arts and Culture

  • U.S.-Japan Council Graphic

    Council Leader

    U.S.-Japan Council

    - Present 1 year 8 months

    Arts and Culture

    The U.S.-Japan Council is a non-profit educational organization that contributes to strengthening U.S.-Japan relations by bringing together diverse leadership, engaging stakeholders and exploring issues that benefit communities, businesses and government entities on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

  • International Charter Academy of Georgia Graphic

    Board Member

    International Charter Academy of Georgia

    - 7 years 2 months

    Education

    International Charter Academy of Georgia is Georgia’s first Japanese-English dual language immersion K-5 charter school.

  • International Charter Academy of Georgia Graphic

    Board Secretary

    International Charter Academy of Georgia

    - 5 years 6 months

    Education

    Petitioned the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia to establish the International Charter Academy of Georgia, a new K-5 Japanese-English dual language immersion charter school. Managed legal and organizational documentation, maintained bylaws and charter agreement. Facilitated communication with board members, recorded meeting minutes, preserved important documents, and ensured legal compliance in reporting and transparency matters. Formulated the 2023-2028 strategic plan.

  • GSU-CIBER Graphic

    Advisory Board Member

    GSU-CIBER

    - Present 4 months

    Education

    The Center for International Business Education and Research at Georgia State University promotes international business education through research, student competitions, faculty development, and study abroad programs.

  • Advisory Board Member

    Kennesaw State University Symposium on Asia-USA Partnership Opportunities

    - Present 6 years 4 months

    Education

    As the largest Asia business conference in the U.S., SAUPO provides opportunities for information exchange, network building, global visibility and investment to/from Asia.

  • Co-Chair

    Japanfest Atlanta

    - 2 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    JapanFest is an annual celebration of Japanese culture designed to promote understanding between Japanese and Americans in the Southeast.

  • Board Member

    JapanFest Atlanta

    - Present 2 years 8 months

    Arts and Culture

  • Georgia Council on Economic Education Graphic

    Communications Committee Member

    Georgia Council on Economic Education

    - Present 6 years 6 months

    Education

    The Georgia Council on Economic Education prepares teachers to teach economics in inspired ways, so that students grow up to be economically literate citizens.

  • Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) Graphic

    Volunteer

    Youth For Understanding USA (YFU)

    - 7 years

    Education

Honors & Awards

  • Governor George Busbee Award

    State of Georgia

    The Governor George Busbee Award recognizes enduring commitment, dedication, and leadership in advancing strong relationships between the State of Georgia and Japan.

  • Consul General of Japan’s Commendation

    Consul General of Japan in Atlanta

  • Ivan Morris Memorial Prize for outstanding thesis in the field of Japanese Studies

    The British Association for Japanese Studies

  • Yamabiko Award for US-Japan relations

    Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Japanese

    Full professional proficiency

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