Satoko Tanaka has assumed the post of Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) USA Office, based in DC, since July 2022. Prior to the current post, she was working as Deputy Director General, Southeast Asia and Pacific Department, at JICA headquarters in Tokyo. Tanaka served in numerous professional and management position for JICA , including Director for Indonesia and Malaysia, Director for Transport and ICT group, for over 20 years.