Tomoko King Mba (Nishihara)

Tomoko (Nishihara) King, MBA, PMP has a wide range of professional experience. Tomoko has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Conestoga College, where they currently serve as a part-time faculty member in the School of Business. Tomoko previously worked as the Director of eServices at the eHealth Centre of Excellence and as the Director of Operational Strategy and Project Management Office (PMO) at Ontario Health.

Tomoko has also held positions at the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network, where they served as the Director of Internal Accountability and the Director of Project Management and Process Improvement. In these roles, they managed and provided leadership to the Project Management Office and Quality teams, implementing lean methodology and continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

Prior to their work in the healthcare industry, Tomoko held roles at the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the City of Guelph. At PMI, they held positions such as Director of Community Relations and VP of Volunteer Management. At the City of Guelph, they served as the Department Head/Manager of the Corporate Project Management Office (CPMO) and as a Program Manager for Corporate Projects in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Tomoko's early career included positions at Toyota, where they gained experience in production control, project planning and management, and corporate affairs. Tomoko held roles such as Assistant Manager in Production Control and Cambridge PMO Lead for Project Planning and Management.

With their diverse background and expertise in project management, Tomoko brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to their current and future endeavors.

Tomoko (Nishihara) King, MBA, PMP has a diverse education history. Tomoko obtained their MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and also completed their Bachelor's degree from Brock University. In addition, they attended TransPacific Hawaii College, although the specific degree and field of study are not provided.

Tomoko has also earned several certifications throughout their career. Tomoko obtained a Digital Lean Sigma Champions Certificate from SRA Academy in December 2022. In October 2021, they obtained a B.O.L.D. (Broadening Opportunity through Leadership Diversity & Inclusion) Certificate from the Schulich School of Business - York University. Moreover, they obtained a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner certification in 2021 from Prosci.

Furthermore, Tomoko holds a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification from the Project Management Institute, which they obtained in 2002. Tomoko also gained valuable expertise as a Toyota Certified Hoshin Kanri Master Trainer from Toyota in 2000. Additionally, they became a DDI Certified Facilitator in 1999 through Development Dimensions International. These certifications highlight their proficiency in project management, change management, and facilitation.