Consultations

We welcome you to contact us to discuss your needs, interests, or to schedule an individual consultation.

Please visit the About Us page for detailed bios of our team.

Dr. Kathy Takayama (she/her) Senior Consultant for Professional Development and Inclusive Excellence kathy.takayama[at]oist.jp Diversity, equity, and inclusion Course and syllabus development Pedagogy – best practices Online course design, online teaching Teaching observations Career consultations Communication, presentations, interview skills Scientific writing CVs and resumés (for the academic and non-academic job market) Teaching portfolios, teaching statements, teaching philosophy statements Documenting your teaching for academic job applications Diversity statements
Ayumi Nagai (she/her) Professional & Culture Development Specialist ayumi.nagai[at]oist.jp Purposeful Career Advancement CliftonStrengths® Coaching Work-Life Balance Parenting/Maternity and Career Management Navigate in a Complex Organization Team Management (strategy building, talent review, succession planning)
Oksana Burduzhan (she/her) Administrative Staff Assistant oksana.burduzhan[at]oist.jp