Tomoko Ha is the Principal/Founder of TKO Consulting. She is a certified career coach and a financial professional. Her mission is to help people and communities succeed. Throughout her career, she has helped thousands of people across the nation reach their education, career, and financial goals.
Tomoko has 20+ years of experience with building up crucial programs in the community. She served as the Director of Student Activities & Campus Life and Director of Asian Pacific American Student Success (APASS) program that is part of the White House Initiative for Asian American Pacific Pacific Islanders with AANAPISI-Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution at Laney College in Oakland, CA. As someone who grew up in an immigrant household, she understands the challenges many immigrant communities overcome when striving to find success in this world.
Today, Tomoko works closely with leaders in several universities/colleges, non-profits, and government agencies across the nation to support efforts in building successful services to engage their students, clients, and community. She provides professional development for staff to gain managerial/leadership skills and provides career coaching/training to prepare people for the 21st-century workforce.
Tomoko received her BA at Chico State University double-majoring in History & International Relationships and her MBA from John F. Kennedy University specializing in Strategic Management. Tomoko is a proud AmeriCorps VISTA alum from 2004-2006 with her service promoting K-5 literacy programs in north-central Washington. Tomoko is also active in the Asian American Pacific Islander community and serves on various boards and leadership committees to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion.