Susanne Eskildsen, is from Denmark and came to Japan in 2005.  Susanne trained as a psychologist by profession and is an active member of several expat organizations in Japan. Susanne is also a mother of two young girls, one in first grade and the other kindergarten.

Susanne was appointed as Director in 2010.

“To me working at CHIC is an opportunity for me to share my excitement about Japan and Japanese culture with other members of the foreign community.  Also it is a great chance to learn more about Japan from our Japanese members and volunteers who are sharing their knowledge so generously and patiently.

I am looking forward to seeing you all in the CHIC office.  The members, volunteers and staff at CHIC are a great group of people and we do a great job in contributing to keeping Kobe one of the friendliest cities in the world!”

Maki Ho is from Kobe, Japan. Maki has studied at a college in Vancouver, Canada, where she met her husband. Ever since she moved back to Japan in 2003, she has been involved with the international community, as well as being a busy mother of 3 children.

“I am very excited to work at CHIC. I have lived abroad and been through the similar difficulties many foreigners encounter in Japan.  I am very happy to help to make things easier for those people. I am also looking forward to meeting many members and volunteers and to learn about different cultures.”

Maki Ho was appointed as Assistant Director in Feb. 2012.