Gavin Tachibana

Gavin Tachibana has extensive experience in communications and media, currently serving as the Director of Communications at the American Academy of Ophthalmology since August 2011, where responsibilities include managing global communications and educational resources for ophthalmologists, fostering dialogue with eye surgeons, and enhancing member engagement. Prior roles include Content Manager of Strategic Communications at the National Writing Project (2005-2011), where strategic media utilization maximized exposure and engagement, and Online Magazine Editor at Google (2004-2005), overseeing a team for a current events e-zine. Gavin's freelance journalism experience spans notable publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, where a cover story on Asian American comedians was published, and reporting from Amman, Jordan, on the Middle East conflict. Early career as a news reporter at The Press Enterprise involved covering high-profile legal cases. Gavin holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BA in Government from Cornell University.