Kaori Hirakawa, the Chief Executive Officer of One Language, helps organizations effectively connect with their constituents, customers, and audiences through plain language and language access consulting and training. With sixteen years of experience in immigrant integration and language access at a local government, Kaori provides culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches to plain language and accessible communications principles. Her experience includes working as a diplomat for the Embassy of Japan in Russia and managing educational programs at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and other educational institutions. Kaori earned a master’s degree from the University of London and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Osaka. She has been living in Silver Spring with her family for 20+ years.
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