Ayaka Kishi

Ayaka is from Kyoto, Japan. She has spent the past few years working in small coastal towns, guiding travelers, creating bilingual programs with local students, and organizing community events that bring people together in meaningful ways. Ayaka is especially passionate about regenerative tourism—finding ways for travel to give back to the places and people we visit. One of her favorite projects was turning marine plastic into art with high schoolers to raise awareness about ocean pollution. Ayaka believes in the power of shared experiences, curiosity, and conversation to connect us across cultures. She looks forward to learning, laughing, and growing with students.