Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D., President and CEO of Japan Society, is a perpetual bridge-builder, citizen diplomat, trained academic, and global enthusiast passionate about international affairs with a specialization in East Asia and the Middle East. Previously the Global Head of Strategic Initiatives at Eurasia Group, he is Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, Adjunct Associate Professor of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, Presidential Leadership Scholar, David Rockefeller Fellow of the Trilateral Commission, Munich Security Conference Young Leader and Nakasone Yasuhiro Award Winner. He was previously a Professor of Leadership and the American Presidency at George Mason University and the Reagan Foundation, Transatlantic Fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, and co-founder of the Yale Journal of International Affairs. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond, a master's degree from Yale University, and a doctorate from Princeton University. Activities you are particularly passionate about (hobbies are also welcome ) As a father of an 8-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter, I’m most passionate about my family and children. I coach and help out with my son’s basketball and baseball teams and cheer him on with American football along with all of his sports endeavors as a former basketball player myself. I’m my daughter's favorite dance partner and biggest fan at gymnastics while also eating as much ice cream as I can with them both. As a dosanko, I’m an avid snowboarder even as my children have become skiers; we all love the snow and winter even as we love beaches and pools in the summer! I used to have hobbies before kids, but now my family and children are who I’m most passionate about spending time with! Upcoming event at the Gallery, Japan Society, NY Acky Bright: Studio Infinity. October 4, 2024—January 19, 2025. Acky Bright: Studio Infinity showcases the rising star’s unique kawakakkoii (cute and cool) style of illustration and product design. Conceived as Acky Bright’s Studio Infinity, the exhibition offers visitors an exceptional opportunity to meet the artist, witness his freestyle “live drawing,” and participate in making a series of anime murals. The exhibition will showcase Acky Bright’s Kabuki and Ah/Un paintings as well as his Squid Games coloring book illustrated for Netflix and WcDonalds paper bags. It will also highlight Acky Bright’s promotional campaigns designed for major companies including: DC Comics, BMW, Meta and YOASOBI x Vaundy’s Tiroli Mix. The exhibition will preview during the weekend of Anime NYC, then open from October 4, 2024—January 19, 2025. Link: https://japansociety.org/gallery/acky-bright-studio-infinity Japan Society's channels: https://japansociety.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/japansociety Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japansociety X: https://x.com/japansociety LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/japan-society Joshua's channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.w.walker.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshuawalker X: https://twitter.com/drjwalk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjwalk