Tomoko Kuta

Tomoko Kuta has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the arts and education sectors. Most recently, they served as the Senior Director of Education and Visitor Services at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Prior to that, they were a Board Member for the California Association of Museums and a Member of the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego. Tomoko also held senior positions at The New Children's Museum, including Deputy Museum Director and Director of Education and Exhibitions. Tomoko has experience in arts administration, program development, stakeholder relationship building, and community engagement. Tomoko also served as an Arts Commissioner for The City of Encinitas and co-chaired the Planning Committee for the Association of Children's Museums. Earlier in their career, Tomoko worked as the Director of Education at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido and as a Trainer/West Coast Coordinator for VUE - Visual Understanding in Education. Tomoko also held roles at UC San Diego Extension and the University of San Diego as a Program Representative and Adjunct Instructor, respectively. Tomoko's work experience demonstrates their strong commitment to the arts, education, and community engagement.

Tomoko Kuta began their education at Cornell University from 1984 to 1988, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Design and Environmental Analysis. Tomoko then attended Soka University from 1991 to 1992, where they completed a Certificate program in the Intensive Japanese Language Program. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Chicago from 1993 to 1994, where they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in the Social Sciences through their Master of Arts Program.