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Our Team
Welcome to the JANAFA-Newport/Japan-America Society of Southern New England team! We are a group for southern New England made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about promoting the US-Japan Alliance and fostering friendship between our two countries. Each member of our team has a unique connection to Japan, and together, we work towards our mission of connecting people and raising awareness. Get to know our team.
Officers
- President: Rob Dahlin, CAPT, USN, retired
- Vice President: Tomoaki Hirao, CAPT, JMSDF
- Secretary: Adam Pace, CDR, USN
- Treasurer: Tasha Moody-Love, LTC, USA, retired
Board of Directors
- Steve Aveson, Honorary Consul General for Japan - Senior Counselor
- Brenda Bachman, Chair of Newport Sister City Commission
- Chris Dalton, LtCol, USMC, retired
- Andrew Erickson, Ph.D.
- Joe Fahrney, CMDCM, USN, retired
- Bill Farrell, PhD, Lt Col, USAF, retired and former Honorary Consul General for Japan - Senior Counselor
- Erika Hernandez
- Mimi Morimura
- Matthew Perry, Ph.D.
- David Rosenberg
- Jonathan Will, CAPT, USN, retired
- Georgette Wilson, Ed.D., COL, USA, retired
- Rob Winneg, CAPT, USN, retired - Senior Counselor
- Katsuya Yamamoto, RADM, JMSDF, retired
- Mark Yehl, CDR, USN, retired
Honorary Officers
- Honorary Chair: Scott Swift, ADM, USN, retired
- Honorary Chair Emeritus: Tomohisa Takei, ADM, JMSDF, retired
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