The people behind the work
Advisors & Board
TMatsu is grounded in a strong circle of advisors and board members who bring lived wisdom in leadership, coaching, organizational development, and systems change. They serve not only as experts, but as thought partners who challenge, support, and co-reflect as the work evolves.
Advisors
Board Members
Yoko Kobayashi
Staff Attorney at New York Legal Assistance Group · Board Member of Human Rights Now-New York
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Yuko Watanabe
Senior Advisor at Greenmantle · External Director of Cybozu · Freelance writer
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Founder & CEO
Tomoko Matsukawa
New York · Originally from TokyoOrganizational & talent development specialist, learning designer, and leadership coach — focused on the growth of people and the design of the spaces and systems that support it.
A career anchored in learning & action
Two decades across sectors,
one throughline
Finance, HR consulting, education startups, nonprofit impact investing — all connected by a commitment to how people think, act, and grow. Based in New York. Originally from Tokyo.
Corporate & Business
Goldman Sachs
Finance
GLOBIS
Organizational learning & leadership
Social Innovation
Acumen
Fellowship design, leadership development
esse-sense
Knowledge tech & ecosystem building
UNICEF
Internal mentoring program
JANPIA
Grant judge
ETIC
Japan–US communication
Startups & Education
Quipper
EdTech, global product & learning
CoachEd
Leadership development & coaching
USJC / TOMODACHI
Leadership development
Community
+Acumen Chapter Global Network
Volunteer network supporting Acumen's mission (20+ cities at its peak)
JWN
Japanese women professionals in NYC — 300+ members, 60+ events
Education & Credentials
Education
Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College
Executive M.S., Human Resource Management
Harvard Graduate School of Education
M.Ed., Technology, Innovation, and Education
Cornell University
B.S., Design & Environmental Analysis
Certifications
Associate Certified Coach (ACC) (International Coaching Federation)
Certified Facilitator for "Managing Complexity" in Japanese (Minerva Project)
Certified Professional in Talent Development® (ATD)
Certified Upbuild Coach®
Co-Active Coach® Training (CTI)
PQ Coaching Grant Program (Positive Intelligence)
Mental Health Literacy for Coaches (Institute of Coaching)
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