Born in 1988 on the shores of the Black Sea, I grew up in Canada since I was 7.

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After graduating with a BA in Psychology, I spent the last 10 years in Japan advocating for the shift towards a circular economy, more sustainable lifestyles and ethical business practices centered on social welfare. I help social businesses and non-profits grow their impact by identifying key trends, up-to-the-minute innovations and collaborative opportunities.

Utilizing my knowledge in a vast variety of fields, such as psychology, marketing, business, sustainability and economics, I strive to deliver holistic solutions through public speaking and creative workshops. I believes that a global perspective, a growth mindset, and a playful mind can bring visible change. I considers myself a visionary global citizen, a disruptive thinker and a creative problem solver.

After working for the Corporate Value Creation Department of Toyota Motors Corporation and 5 years of business consulting at Japan Creative Enterprise (Ginza, Tokyo), I launched the Zero Waste Japan volunteer group in 2015, the Zero Waste company in 2017 and now I am a freelance consultant at my own social business - The Zero Way.

I am a polyglot (EN, JP, FR, SP, IT, RO), public speaker, online magazine editor and soon-to-be author, and am currently working to help young minds succeed in business by volunteering as a mentor for YMCA Youth for Causes, Kyoto University of Foreign Languages, Josho Gakuen Gymnasium. I am a Hult Prize judge and advisor.

Currently enrolled in Harvard Extension School, studying Global Development Practice, my future plans include receiving my PhD diploma and continuing to create a society based on sustainable development, ethical business development, social equity, cultural equality, physical and mental health, and lastly positive human progress in harmony with both nature and technology.

After ending many of my projects due to Covid19, including a zero waste store which was supposed to launch during the first wave of emergency in Kobe, I never gave up on finding solutions for the Greater Good. I am currently actively involved in 3 major projects:
 

• The Heal the World non-profit organization, created with youth in mind, to empower them with the knowledge and skills to make their future a prosperous and peaceful one;

• A website and its afferent app that focuses on sustainable living;

• A video series of courses and workshops intended to provide a solid foundation for future world changers and pioneers.