The Queen Program committee is dedicated to continuing this long continued tradition of almost 50 years. As a 501c3 nonprofit, all members of the committee are volunteers. You can reach the committee using the Contact Us Form.
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Program Committee (hereto forth referred to as “Queen Program Committee” or the “Committee”) is a sub-committee of Sakura Matsuri, Inc. and is based in San Francisco. Sakura Matsuri, Inc. is the parent organization of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (hereto forth referred as “NCCBF” or “the Festival”) and is comprised of volunteers, some of which have been volunteering since the inception of the Festival.
Interested in volunteering? You can reach the committee using the Contact Us Form.
Meet some of members of the committee!
Program Co-Chair | Director of Finance | Sponsorships Manager
Asaki Osato
Program Director | Graphic Designer
Jacquelyn Chew
Director of PR | Social Media Manager
Hillary Ego
Kimono Teacher
Masami Saisu
Program Co-Chair | Court Liaison | Hospitality Chair
Kelly Yuka Walton
Program Advisor | Court Advisor
Miki Novitski
Director of Finance Advisor
Tosh Mitsuda
Audio/Visual Manager | Hospitality Chair
Pat Fong
Ticketing & Seating Manager | Website Manager
Nina Myers
Program Chair (Emeritus) Advisor | Court Advisor
Benh Nakajo
Director of Operations | Court Events Manager
Kelli Sum
Kimono Teacher
Hiroko Sato
Hospitality Chair
Tiffany Okimura
And countless of other volunteers!
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