Experience

Kwansei Gakuin University

• Japan
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Visiting Researcher

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  - Conducting research based on generativity, a human emotional development stage coined by psychologist Erik Homburger Erikson.- Advancing studies on life motivation and ethics through two focuses: “Preparing the Next Generation: Actualizing Generational Succession with Meaning and Value” and “The Fulfilled Teen: Applications of Generative Acts to Affect a Proactive Generation” - Conducting research based on generativity, a human emotional development stage coined by psychologist Erik Homburger Erikson.- Advancing studies on life motivation and ethics through two focuses: “Preparing the Next Generation: Actualizing Generational Succession with Meaning and Value” and “The Fulfilled Teen: Applications of Generative Acts to Affect a Proactive Generation”



Providence Global Academy

• Director Of Program Development, Recurrent Education Center

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  - Overseeing development of school’s new Recurrent Education Center.- Invigorating programming aimed at adults and fostering accessible online classes. - Overseeing development of school’s new Recurrent Education Center.- Invigorating programming aimed at adults and fostering accessible online classes.



Generativity Lab LLC

• Founder and CEO

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  Generativity Lab is a collaborative project to foster optimism and fulfillment for our children. A key component is intergenerational communication – we partner with local pro bono professionals to provide online or in-person sessions to pass down experiences to the community’s next generation with our partners.・PROVIDE opportunities that impact and resonance in your community.・GIVE time to empower every youth of every background.・MAKE your compassion for others speak volumes.・CREATE a better world, together.- Developing a platform to create and host continuing education programs centered around generativity.- Building a sustainable owned media outlet boosting industry-specific insight and awareness for smarter intergenerational relations.



KITSAP CHILDRENS MUSICAL THEATRE

• United States

• Advisory Board

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  KCMT was founded in the year 2000. Since then we have impacted the lives of children in our community through musical theatre. We currently consist of approximately 170 cast members, ages 3-18, and over 200 adult volunteers from all across the region. We provide a variety of creative opportunities that encourage creative thinking, expression and collaboration. This experience develops verbal and social skills and bolsters confidence and self-esteem. KCMT was founded in the year 2000. Since then we have impacted the lives of children in our community through musical theatre. We currently consist of approximately 170 cast members, ages 3-18, and over 200 adult volunteers from all across the region. We provide a variety of creative opportunities that encourage creative thinking, expression and collaboration. This experience develops verbal and social skills and bolsters confidence and self-esteem.



Agentic LLC

• Co Founder

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Agentic LLC founded in Seattle, Washingon, USA, provides consultation for marketing, branding, localization, and creative support in business and education, as well as local coordination of projects in both Japanese and the US markets. Additionally, Agentic continues to develop original content for global educational and entertainment programs, managing writers, composers, instructors and speakers for different markets, including US, Japan, and Taiwan, as well as oversees operations for educational seminars in different countries.



Five Senses Inc.

• Executive Chair

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Five Senses Inc., also established in Seattle, Washington, USA, currently focuses is on the promotion of Japanese culture as well as introduction of Japanese Artists and Craftsmen to the U.S. Market place. Five Senses Inc., also established in Seattle, Washington, USA, currently focuses is on the promotion of Japanese culture as well as introduction of Japanese Artists and Craftsmen to the U.S. Market place.



MJ Comtesse Inc

• President/CEO

  • Dec 2001 - Nov 2012

  - Directed a multi-subsidiary company centered on the sports and entertainment industry with core services ranging in video production to marketing to talent management.- Conducted projects that span major company collaborations, tailoring network and marketing strategies to produce unique content for clients.- Past highlights and clients include: University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics, Yuming Spectacle Shangrila III, Japan Olympic Committee. - Directed a multi-subsidiary company centered on the sports and entertainment industry with core services ranging in video production to marketing to talent management.- Conducted projects that span major company collaborations, tailoring network and marketing strategies to produce unique content for clients.- Past highlights and clients include: University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics, Yuming Spectacle Shangrila III, Japan Olympic Committee.



Bluesky Entertainment

• President

  • Sep 1997 - Sep 2001

  - Specialized in the production process of music-centered entertainment and content.- Mobilized networks of musicians and artists to collaborate on large-scale televised shows and international stage appearances. - Past highlights include: “ASAYAN” (1999) with participation of icon lyricist Tetsuya Komuro (小室哲也氏) and Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2001 - Specialized in the production process of music-centered entertainment and content.- Mobilized networks of musicians and artists to collaborate on large-scale televised shows and international stage appearances. - Past highlights include: “ASAYAN” (1999) with participation of icon lyricist Tetsuya Komuro (小室哲也氏) and Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2001