Kaori Hirakawa
Kaori Hirakawa (she/her) is the Chief Executive Officer of One Language, which helps organizations connect with their constituents, customers, and audiences through language access and plain language consulting and training. With 16 years of experience in immigrant integration and language access at a local government, Kaori provides culturally and linguistically appropriate approaches to systemic change to maximize access to program and service delivery. Her experience includes working as a diplomat for the Embassy of Japan in Russia and managing educational programs at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and other educational institutions. Kaori earned a master’s degree from the University of London and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Osaka.