As USA for UNFPA’s Director of Partnerships, Aki helps cultivate and steward multifaceted partnerships that bolster support for UNFPA’s global work. With a focus on US institutional donors, Aki identifies and manages a portfolio of partners that aid and reinforce the impact of this work. Aki received a BA with Honors in International Security and Conflict Resolution at San Diego State University and after spending a majority of his career in the international aid and development sphere, he is eager to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the globe.