Sarajean has been working in the Japanese nonprofit NGO sector for 10+ years. She is looking forward to working on new projects in 2010. Before working independently, Sarajean spent four years coordinating the bilateral exchange of nonprofit professionals between the US and Japan and worked for 6 years with the Tokyo YMCA. She holds a Columbia University Masters of International Affairs degree, focusing on human rights in East Asia.

Currently completing MA Peace and Conflict Studies. Seeking one year opportunity to work in post-conflict setting; peacebuilding, refugee issues and capacity building.