Tomomi Kumai

Tomomi Kumai is a dedicated professional with expertise in coaching and consulting. Her mission is to foster a collaborative environment where individuals can learn from one another, promoting growth and collaboration. She has played a pivotal role in delivering impactful intercultural training to expatriates and university students in both Korea and Japan. With her intercultural training experience, she bridges communication gaps and promotes cross-cultural understanding.

Prior to joining Aperian, Tomomi Kumai worked as an SIIC Fellow at the Intercultural Communication Institute, acquiring knowledge on professional development and facilitating intercultural understanding and global leadership. Ms. Kumai also worked in Universities in Japan and Korea providing cultural, linguistic, and emotional support to international students, assisting them with their transition into settling in a different country.

Tomomi Kumai boasts strong language proficiency, with native fluency in Japanese, English, and Korean. She currently resides in the US.

Tomomi Kumai holds a doctoral degree in Educational Psychology from the esteemed University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her doctoral studies, Tomomi completed a Master’s degree in Linguistics. She holds an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), demonstrating her expertise in coaching. Additionally, she has completed certifications in Intercultural Foundations from the Intercultural Communication Institute.