Akiko is the editor and associate curator at the Hill Street Country Club, they joined the team in 2022 after visiting as a community partner and guest for a few years. She contributes writing and research to connect our artists, shows, and programming to local history, current events, and legacies of making to foster deep and resonant conversations. Akiko graduated with a degree in Studio Arts from San Diego State University in 2011, continued study at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and holds a specialized certificate in museum studies and gallery administration from San Diego Mesa College.
“I grew up in east San Diego county, where opportunities to connect to the arts were limited. After working a few years in more traditional museums, I became frustrated with the disconnect between artists, art history, and our lives today. I’m excited to be part of a space that opens those conversations and highlights how art and creativity resonate through the whole world.”