Chikako Walker

Chikako Walker is the Acting Director of International Education for the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD).  In this role, she works closely with the international education teams at all three colleges on key areas such as student recruitment, admissions, support services and program development. She is also responsible for overseeing the district’s Homestay Referral Program. Originally from Japan, Chikako has more than 15 years of professional experience in the field of International Education. Prior to joining SMCCCD, she served in a variety of roles at higher education institutions in the U.S., Australia and Japan. Chikako holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Waseda University, Japan, and a Master of Arts degree in International Education from New York University, U.S.