Profile

Satoko Ishikawa, a certified public psychologist with Japan's only national qualification in psychology, is leveraging her clinical psychology and business management expertise to innovate in the HR field. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Tokyo and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Yokohama City University. 

Her career began at Amazon Japan, where she excelled as a HR specialist, optimizing recruitment processes and managing high-volume hiring projects. Currently, she serves as an HR Partner, focusing on data-driven strategies to help businesses meet their goals. She also leads initiatives for People with Disabilities (PwD), enhancing workplace inclusivity and process improvements.

Satoko's research experience at the Japan Institute of Labour Policy and Training (JILPT) includes published works on mental health and job-seeking support. Her work emphasizes the integration of psychological expertise in HR to foster a supportive and efficient work environment.

As Satoko prepares to launch her own HR-focused venture, she aims to provide specialized psychological support and risk management tools to help companies accommodate diverse employee needs and fulfill their social responsibilities.