Meet The Team

Noelle Uba

After spending my entire life in the Bay Area, I moved to Japan in the summer of 2019 Moving abroad was really the push I needed to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone This new found motivation is what led me to apply to become an API AJET Block Rep at the start of my second year Now, over two years later, I am so thankful to continue being a part of this community!

Nathan Clemente

Hey! My name is Nathan Clemente and I’m one of two National Representatives for API AJET’s 2022-2023 cycle! I’m a first generation Filipino-Canadian from Toronto, Ontario This is currently my second year in the JET Programme, and I am looking forward to connecting with you all this year!

Jesse Bordallo

Hello, こ ん に ち は 、 and Hafa Adai! My name is Jesse, and I’m a firstyear JET in Shiranuka, Hokkaido I’m from the tropical island of Guam, but I attended college in Indiana, so (hopefully) I’ll survive this year’s winter up north. I am passionate about expanding my worldview through food and media While living in Japan, I am looking forward to improving my understanding of the Japanese language.

Kevin Lor

Hello everyone I'm Kevin Lor. I am currently residing in Higashikagura-cho, Hokkaido, ordinally from a small town in central California called, Merced As a Californian I do not survive well in the snow, but I do love Hokkaido, it is very unique to the rest of Japan, and it well be my forever 2nd home I look forward meeting every single one of you

Miki Mazanares

I am Miki and I like yakiniku so much I am interested in a lot of things like politics and history I have fascination about anything that is ancient and old and this is why Japan is like a wonderland to me

Charlotte Tse

I'm Hong Kong born, but a Kiwi through and through! Growing up I only knew HK through TVB lol! I connected more with my Chinese heritage through school clubs, friends, and of course, food!

Rachel Villanueva

Hi! My name is Rachel I’m a fifth year Tokyo private school JET from the United States with family roots in the Philippines In my spare time, I like traveling around the country (and posting about it on Instagram @rachlvillanueva) and exploring the city

Spencer Stevens

안 녀 하 세 요 ! I'm a Korean adoptee who grew up in the US Midwest. I t many years reconnecting with my roots, but decided to h out a little and explore more of Asia That brought me pan through the JET Program. My passion is in language, hanging language through teaching is like a dream come true! I really miss toasted ravioli, though

Hiro Edeza

I'm a 2nd generation Japanese American and 3rd generation Mexican American from Southern California Before coming to Japan, I used to work in AAPI museums and became really involved in my local AAPI community as a result I grew to understand the importance of community building and I can't imagine what my life would be like without communities like the one we have here with API AJET!

Lily Nguyen

Hello! I am a proud first-generation Vietnamese American hailing from Kansas. I was lucky enough to grow up in a diverse city with a flourishing Vietnamese population and traditional events to celebrate our culture, and I continued to participate in API interest groups in college and beyond I love learning about different cultures and languages. I currently live on a small, subtropical, rural island in Kumamoto prefecture and love its ocean views, lush mountains, and starry night sky