Rika Noda Hope

Rika Noda Hope is an experienced professional in the photography and art fields, currently serving as an Artist Representative at Art Department since May 2013, where responsibilities include acting as a Photographer and Director’s Agent. Previously, Rika worked as a Producer at De Facto Inc. from June 2011 to May 2013 and held a position as a Teaching Assistant at the International Center of Photography from 2010 to June 2011, supporting full-time courses and the Teen Academy. Rika's earlier roles include Producer at Art Department from April 2002 to August 2005 and Photo Assistant at Black Book Magazine from January 2001 to April 2002. Educational qualifications include a BFA in Photography from San Jose State University (1997-2001) and studies at the International Center of Photography (2009-2010) as well as at 中央学院高等学校 (1991-1993).