Please welcome Ms Elizabeth Masamune, a former diplomat, advisor to governments, companies, universities and non-profits. She is the Senior Managing Director of the Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) in Japan. AYF is a unique place which brings young innovators from around the world in contact with very accomplished mentors who are former diplomats, UN leaders, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, professors and niche experts. Elizabeth is the recipient of the Public Service Medal by the Australian government. She is a passionate advocate for the power of cultural diversity and developing the next generation of the custodians of our planet. She is a cultural intelligence expert and a wonderful mentor!