USJF CEO Visits Minister Keiichiro Asao: Strengthening U.S.-Japan Collaboration on Climate and Beyond
On February 20, United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) President and CEO Jacob Schlesinger met with Japan’s Minister of the Environment and Minister of State for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness, Keiichiro Asao, at the Ministry of Environment in ...
March 13, 2025
USJF Changes Grant Cycle to Quarterly and Introduces Expedited Proposals
At the heart of our grants program is a simple but powerful idea: investing in those who identify and confront our shared challenges. From climate change and natural disasters to geopolitical disruptions, the projects we fund aim to foster ...
February 6, 2025
LA Dodgers CEO Kasten joins USJF Board
Stan Kasten, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise, has joined the United States-Japan Foundation Board of Trustees. Under Kasten's leadership, the Dodgers have become one of the most active and prominent institutions ...
January 10, 2025
Elbridge Colby (USJLP 2010-2011) Nominated as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Elbridge A. Colby (USJLP 2010-2011) to serve as the Pentagon’s Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Pending Senate approval, Colby will assume a pivotal role advising and supporting the defense secretary ...
January 7, 2025
USJF Hiring for Japan Representative to Focus on Social Impact
The United States-Japan Foundation is hiring a new Tokyo-based Japan Representative to focus on strengthening ties between our organization and Japanese civil society. This person will help shape our new strategic direction of working more closely ...
December 10, 2024
Renowned Architect Kazuyo Sejima Appointed to United States-Japan Foundation Board
Internationally celebrated Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima has been named a Trustee at the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF), further strengthening her influential role in promoting cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. She has been a ...
November 28, 2024
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