Ayaka Nakaji

Ayaka Nakaji, LCSW, CCM, currently serves as an Oncology Social Work Care Coordinator at Cedars-Sinai, where responsibilities include proactive outreach and intervention for high-risk oncology patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. With extensive experience as a freelance Japanese/English interpreter since 2011, Ayaka specializes in healthcare and social work terminologies. Additionally, as an Independent Consultant for the National Association of Social Workers, Ayaka contributed to educational webinars and publications on COVID-19 vaccine confidence in AAPI communities. Previous roles include Medical Social Worker at the Los Angeles LGBT Center, where comprehensive case management and support were provided to clients with chronic conditions, and Linkage-to-Care Specialist at APAIT, focusing on HIV-positive individuals. Ayaka's educational background includes a Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master's in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare from Doshisha University.