Board of 2023-2024

Hello everyone!✨

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the new board for 2023-2024! Many of us stayed from last year, however, we have changed roles and a few new faces joined our team. We all are grateful to continue the legacy of Charity Akita together. Read about our new members below and thank you for visiting!

Executive Director Sophie Korver

Hello everyone! I’m Sophie, I’m a second year JET from the USA living in Yurihonjo. I was Charity Akita’s secretary last year and I’m so excited to continue serving on the board this year! My favorite thing about CA is the way our events bring together JETS and locals from all over Akita. If you’ve never attended one of our events, please join us – we’d love to have you!

Deputy Director Theresia McGrath

Hello! I’m Theresia! I am a second year JET ALT in Akita City and am from Victoria, Australia! Last year I was Charity Akita’s Social Media Coordinator. (I was also 2023’s women’s sumo champion! ( ๑‾̀◡‾́) ). I love Akita and the community we have and hope that, through our events, we can strengthen community ties while forming great memories!

Treasurer Stephen Fischer

Hi everyone! I’m Stephen AKA Sakana-San and this is my third yet on JET. Akita is a beautiful place with a lot of hidden gems, I look forward to meeting you at our events, creating wonderful connections and indulging memories!

Secretary Tyron Stewart

Howzit, everybody!
The name’s Tyron Stewart. I’m a Kitaakita City ALT, originally from South Africa.

I used to work as a trail guide, so I like to spend time in the nature and listening to people’s stories, so I’ve always got ears if you need them!

Community Liaison Aiya Perrine

Hi there! My name is Aiya, and I am from a rural area in Virginia in the USA. I am currently an ALT at a JHS and an ES in Yurihonjo, Akita. I’m very excited to help advocate for this prefecture’s community and to meet all of you at future Charity Akita events!

Events Coordinator Rose Jacques

Hi~ My name is Rose and I am a first year CIR for the Board of Education in Akita City. I am originally from Haiti but been a long-time resident of good old Gator country, Florida. I am very much an introvert but I love studying languages and interacting with people from different backgrounds! So, I am really excited to have the opportunity to be part of Charity Akita. In my free time I enjoy weightlifting and finding a new coffee shop to try out.

Social Media Coordinator Lydia Stuker

こんにちわ。I’m Lydia, a first year ALT from Chicagoland living in Noshiro. Akita and its people have been kind to me, so I am here with Charity Akita to return the favor. I am a social worker by trade and greatly appreciate CA and all the work they’ve done that I am eager to contribute to. Come join us at our events and enjoy yourself while you connect with and give back to the people of Akita and Japan. 行きましょう！