Wharton Asia Exchange
Mika Yokota is a professional with a background in strategy and operations, currently working at Nunchi Health since March 2024. Prior experience includes a role as a Biochemistry Researcher at The Summer Science Program in June 2021, where research focused on designing an inhibitor for the Cdc14 enzyme and resulted in the publication of a manuscript titled "Magnaporthe oryzae Cdc14 Inhibitor: A Novel Solution to Rice Blast Fungus." Mika Yokota holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Cognitive Science & Linguistics from the University of Pennsylvania.
Wharton Asia Exchange
The Wharton Asia Exchange (WAX) is a professional student-run organization of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. It was founded with the intention of bridging the gap between the University community and the Asian business environment. By providing the requisite resources to increase students' understanding of Asian business, WAX aims to fulfill the aspirations of students interested in making a difference in Asia. The fast-growing, dynamic environment in Asia opens up limitless opportunities for the world's brightest young minds to establish lasting relationships with their Asian counterparts. This bond will allow the exchange of knowledge, the development of trust, and the foundation of a more fully integrated global business environment. Our Mission: To offer students opportunities for cultural and business exchange in Asia To provide a platform for businesses, governments, and universities to access undergraduate and graduate students