Mei Iida

Mei Iida has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Investment Evangelist at WealthPark Co., Ltd., a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, Mei served as the President of Metaphor LLC starting from August 2020.

Between 2019 and 2023, Mei worked as a Project Manager/Marketer/Writer in a freelance capacity. During this time, they gained experience as a writer at WealthPark and assisted in organizing events in New York and Riyadh, showcasing Japanese dining experiences.

From September 2020 to February 2023, Mei worked as a Marketing Manager at Infarm-Indoor Urban Farming Japan, contributing to the marketing efforts of the company.

Before their freelance and marketing roles, Mei held the position of Director of Communications at Dandelion Chocolate Japan from January 2016 to August 2019.

Mei also worked as a Communications Manager at Active Connector from September 2015 to January 2016.

Mei's early career began at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, where they served as a Finance Paralegal from April 2007 to March 2014.

Overall, Mei Iida has a strong background in communications, marketing, and event organization, with experience in both corporate and freelance settings.

Mei Iida has a Master of Arts degree in Anthropology of Food from SOAS University of London, which they obtained from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Tsuda College, attending from 2002 to 2007. In 2005, Mei participated in a Study Abroad Program at Victoria University of Wellington. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in "Chizupurofeshonaru" from the Chizuprofeshonaru Association in 2011, and in "Wainekisupāto" from the Ichigenshakai Nihon Soimueru Association in 2009.