Naomi Akamatsu

Naomi Akamatsu currently serves as the National Society Development Advisor at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) since April 2019. Previously, Naomi held various roles within the Japanese Red Cross Society, including coordinating international relief operations and developing training programs in the International Relief Division. Additionally, Naomi worked as an Organisational Development Delegate at IFRC, focusing on capacity assessments and strategic planning for National Societies in the Asia Pacific region. Earlier experiences include managing community-based disaster risk reduction programs and optimizing recruitment strategies at the Japanese Red Cross Society. Naomi holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Politics from Sacred Heart University.