MEET OUR STAFF
Executive Director
Kazumi Teune
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Kazumi Teune moved to Philadelphia in 1982. She holds a Bachelor of Law from Gakushuin University (Japan) an...Read More
Senior Director
Theresa Carney
Theresa Carney joined JASGP in April 2024 and is excited about working to promote Japanese art, business and cultural events in the Philadelp...Read More
Garden Curator and Preservation Director
Alexander Polyakov
Alexander Polyakov oversees the maintenance and development of Shofuso’s traditional Japanese gardens. The scope of his work entails equally ...Read More
Program Manager
Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis is in charge of programming and event planning at Shofuso. Mike plans, sets up, and gauges public interest in Shofuso’s programs t...Read More
Shofuso Site Manager
Candice Graham
Candice Graham’s love of Japanese art and culture began when she was first introduced to anime and manga at a young age. That passion led to ...Read More
