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Vicki Ariyasu

Vicki Ariyasu

Creative Associate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Board Member | Advisor | Children’s Programming | Educational Media & EdTech | Social Responsibility | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Omnichannel Products & Content | Strategy & Brand Management | Kids & Family Expert

  • Education

    • UCLA

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      B.A. East Asian Languages and Cultures; Asian American Studies

      Activiteiten en verenigingen:Nikkei Student Union, Asian Pacific Alumni, UCLA Alumni Association

    • UCLA Anderson School of Management

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      Riordan MBA Fellow

    • Harvard University Graduate School of Education

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      EdM Technology, Innovation and Education

  • Experience

    • Amblin Entertainment - A Steven Spielberg Company

      Jun 1990 - Jan 1993
      Creative Associate

    • The Walt Disney Company

      Apr 1993 - Jan 1994
      Creative Associate

      Caravan Pictures

    • NBCUniversal

      Aug 1996 - Jul 1997
      Creative Associate

      Bagdasarian Productions for Universal Family Entertainment Brand focus: Alvin & the Chipmunks

    • Klasky Csupo for Nickelodeon

      Sept 1997 - Aug 2000
      Vice President - Development, Movies and Television

      Brand focus: Rugrats, Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power

    • Education | Innovation Consulting and Research

      Jan 2000 - Feb 2013
      Educational Media Consultant

      Early childhood educational consulting and research for networks, production companies, studios, global IP and brands including a Ready to Learn project with US Dept of Education. Formed Board of Advisors comprised of academics and industry experts across multiple disciplines including education, media, storytelling, diversity, play, and technology.Clients and projects: Playhouse Disney, Disney Junior, Disney Television Animation, Disney Interactive Media, Dreamworks, PBSKids, Hasbro, Nelvana / Corus Entertainment, NatGeo Kids, Cookie Jar Entertainment, Cinedigm, and American Greetings. Minder weergeven

    • The Walt Disney Company

      Sept 2000 - Aug 2003
      Educational Media Consultant

      Playhouse Disney and Disney Television Animation Brand focus: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and other Disney heritage IP

    • WildBrain Studios

      Feb 2011 - Jan 2013
      Director of Curriculum, Outreach, and Board of Advisors

      U.S. Department of Education Ready-to-Learn "Expanded Learning Through Transmedia Content" project with numerous partners to produce, evaluate, and disseminate a collection of evidence-based educational media and learning resources to advance the math and literacy skills of young children, particularly those in low-income communities

    • The Walt Disney Company

      Feb 2013 - Jun 2024

      Lead Disney Junior education and Disney Branded Television DEI content integration across expansive IP portfolio, including social responsibility initiatives, partnerships, and programs for the Walt Disney Company ("Fortune 50 Company" #47 | NYSE: DIS). Launched Disney Junior and Disney Channel's DEI commitment & initiatives, established inclusion and cultural competencies and expanded best practices in education and inclusion content integration. Established Disney Junior's standards of excellence in content, education and inclusion integration in children's programming. Oversaw Board of Advisors comprised of media and entertainment industry, educational leaders and subject matter experts.

      • Senior Vice President - Content, Education and Inclusion

        Feb 2020 - Jun 2024

      • Vice President - Educational Resource Group, Diversity and Inclusion

        Feb 2015 - Jan 2020

      • Executive Director - Educational Resource Group

        Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

    • Content, Education and Inclusion Expert

      Jul 2024 - now
      Board Member and Advisor

      Board programs: 50/50 Women on Boards, NACD Corporate Directors Symposium, Ascend Aspiring Directors Academy

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aspiring Directors Academy, Ascend Pinnacle - API Board Directors Network

      Ascend Leadership

    • Foundations in Natural Foresight Certificate

      TFSX

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vicki Ariyasu
      National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle Honor Society -
    • Awarded to Vicki Ariyasu
      The Diversity and Pride List Presented by Cablefax -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Governors

      Issued by Japanese American National Museum
      Japanese American National MuseumAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Board of Directors

      Issued by Getty House Foundation
      Getty House FoundationAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Executive Advisor

      Issued by Center for Scholars & Storytellers
      Center for Scholars & StorytellersAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Board of Governors

      Issued by Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
      Academy of Television Arts & SciencesAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Council Leader & Speaker

      Issued by U.S.-Japan Council
      U.S.-Japan CouncilAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Guest Speaker - Professional Development Committee and People of Color Employee Resource Group

      Issued by The Pew Charitable Trusts
      The Pew Charitable TrustsAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Keynote Speaker with Dr. Yalda Uhls, Center for Scholars & Storytellers at UCLA

      Issued by Society for Research on Adolescence
      Society for Research on AdolescenceAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Guest Speaker - Navigating Power and Conflict for AAPI Young Professionals

      Issued by Ascend Leadership
      Ascend LeadershipAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Guest Speaker - Growing Up In A Media World

      Issued by Harvard Graduate School of Education
      Harvard Graduate School of EducationAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by National Millennial & Gen Z Community
      National Millennial & Gen Z CommunityAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Guest Blogger

      Issued by Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop
      Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame WorkshopAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Gues Speaker - Raising the Next Generation of Leaders, 25 Most Influential Women - Elena of Avalor

      Issued by People en Español
      People en EspañolAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Gala & Benefit Committee

      Issued by East West Players
      East West PlayersAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Alumni Interviewer - Harvard Schools & Scholarship Committee

      Issued by Harvard University
      Harvard UniversityAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Volunteer

      Issued by VENICE JAPANESE COMMUNITY CENTER
      VENICE JAPANESE COMMUNITY CENTERAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Volunteer - Classroom & Book Fair Chairperson

      Issued by Open Magnet Charter School
      Open Magnet Charter SchoolAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Executive Sponsor - Asian American Pacific Islander Business Employee Resource Group (IMPACT), The Women's Connection, TVAnimasians

      Issued by The Walt Disney Company
      The Walt Disney CompanyAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Disney VoluntEars

      Issued by The Walt Disney Company
      The Walt Disney CompanyAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu

    • Volunteer

      Issued by A Place Called Home
      A Place Called HomeAssociated with Vicki Ariyasu