Meet Our Speakers

The Phoenix Effect

"The Phoenix Effect," highlights the ability to adapt, reinvent, and rise above challenges as a mark of maturity. We aim for our speakers to share stories of personal reinvention, career transitions, and embracing change as a catalyst for growth. 

Yogi (Yogendra Puranik)

Japan's first India-born Asian-origin Assemblyman

Japan's first Foreign-origin Public-school Principal

Japan's first Indian-origin Gazetted Civil Servant

President, All-Japan Association of Indians (AJAI)

Lecturer at Ministries, Universities, and Corporates

Shanu Agarwal

Founder & MD

Shanuagarwaljapan Co. Ltd

Co-Founder & COO

American School in Kofu

LaTonya Whitaker

Co-Owner & Food Coordinator

Soul Food House

Amy Kendall Crockett

Educator

Ashley Iwanaga

High School Student