GHJ STAFF

GUY W. HEALY, DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING - guy@guyhealyjapan.com

In 1984, Guy and his wife Yoko moved from the United States to Nagasaki, Japan to open an agency to promote American colleges to Japanese students. That agency, originally The American Connection, became officially known as GUY HEALY, JAPAN in 1993 when a partnership was formed with Fukuoka resident Koichiro Kita.

Guy's background is in Recreation Management. He worked for the Seattle Parks & Recreation Department for five years and spent two years in Saudi Arabia managing a recreation complex for American families.

Guy and Yoko have one child - Maiko, age 16. When not planning new projects for GHJ you are most likely to find him on the golf course.

KOICHIRO KITA, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING - kita@guyhealyjapan.com

Koichiro has a long history in the field of Study Abroad. Before becoming a partner in the formation of GHJ, he had worked for ten years with two different Japanese agencies involved in study abroad programs, including four years with ISA. And, he had practiced what he preaches, having spent his college days at several schools in the United States as well as a short stint in the U.K.

Even though his career has him traveling all the time, he never seems to get enough of flying. He has a private pilot's license and enjoys nothing more than an afternoon in the sky.

Koichiro and his wife Yuko have three children - Ryunoshin, Kaoruko and Hayato.

YOKO HEALY, NAGASAKI OFFICE MANAGER - yoko@guyhealyjapan.com

It was Yoko's experience studying in the United States at Eastern Washington University, where she met Guy, that became the motivation for the Healys to move to Japan in 1984 to start helping others understand the benefits of studying abroad. A native of Nagasaki, Yoko loves working with people and is also a very experienced English teacher.

When not working or looking after daughter Maiko, Yoko enjoys art, music or a relaxing trip to the hot baths.

KENDALL A. HUFFHINES, DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM - kendall@guyhealyjapan.com

Kendall graduated from Harvard University in 1994 with a degree in English and American Literature and Languages. He joined Guy Healy, Japan in the summer of 2000 as director of USA Summer Camp and went on to become the director of the Japanese Transition Program at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls from 2001 to the present. Kendall has taught in several capacities, including English in China, 7th grade in Texas, test preparation for Kaplan Test Prep, and philosophy at the University of Minnesota. Kendall is finishing up his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Minnesota.

When not working on curriculum projects for GHJ, Kendall can usually be found on the golf course or with his first love, the piano. Kendall's twin boys, Liam and Jameson, are almost three.

MAYUMI YONEMURA, FUKUOKA OFFICE MANAGER - yonemura@guyhealyjapan.co.jp

Mayumi joined the Guy Healy, Japan staff in June 2003. Her previous work experiences include being on an airline company's reservation staff, a secretary, and so on. Mayumi is a very hard worker and is always enthusiastic about her work (so enthusiastic that she sometimes works through the night and sleeps in the office when summer camp is in session).

AYAKO NAGAISHI, PROGRAM COORDINATOR - nagaishi@guyhealyjapan.co.jp

Ayako transferred from Saga Women's Junior College to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls through the Transition Program. She graduated from UWRF in May of 2002. Before joining Guy Healy, Japan's full-time staff in June 2003, Ayako worked as a tour guide in Las Vegas. She enjoys traveling, listening to music, karaoke, cooking and eating. Ayako is always hungry and eating a lot!

SHUNYA KOMORI, PROGRAM COORDINATOR - komori@guyhealyjapan.co.jp

Shunya studied International Cultural Relations at his university in Osaka. After graduation, he studied how to teach Japanese to foreign people and became a Japanese language teacher. After teaching Japanese for three years in Fukuoka, Shunya decided that he wanted to work more broadly in the field of international cultural relations. He began working with Guy Healy, Japan in February 2004. Shunya enjoys music and usually attends a live concert once a month.

PROJECT STAFF

While GHJ is operated by a small full-time staff, each year we employ a large number of part-time and seasonal Project Staff whose valuable work contributions are key in the success of each of our programs.

During 2000 we employed over one hundred Project Staff in roles such as: Program Directors, Program Instructors, Program Coordinators, Program Consultants, Camp Counselors, Program Interpreters, Program Tutors, and other support staff.

OUR SUPPORTERS

Each year we are humbled by the strong volunteer support that our projects receive by so many. For their support, we would like to give special thanks to: Coach Sumio Yamasaki, Kakumei High School, the many American and Japanese host families, the University of Evansville Lady Aces, Janet Planet Trio, Jeff & Keiko Mukuo and Harbor Lights, Sasebo U.S. Naval Base, Japan Energy, the WJBL and the Mine couple.

Nagasaki Office:
Guy Healy, Japan
2-7 Kajiya
Nagasaki, Japan 850-0831
Tel: 095-826-3877
Fax: 095-826-3877

Fukuoka Office:
Guy Healy, Japan
9-1-502 Katanawa
Nakagawa, Chikushi
Fukuoka, Japan 811-1201
Tel: 092-952-0155
Fax: 092-952-0140