Before founding her own social enterprise, Ria gained valuable experience at the intersection of policy-making and philanthropy upon graduating from Stanford University with a graduate degree in East Asian Studies and a merit-based scholarship. During her time there, she conducted research in international relations at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC). While participating in project implementation with various non-profit organizations, including a UN-affiliated NGO in Africa, she identified inefficiencies in traditional charity models. This inspired her to create Natsu Project, which uses a for-profit model to support non-profit work, ensuring financial independency and meaningful social impact.

Clover holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). She currently works as a Senior Associate at PwC Hong Kong, following earlier experience with PwC New York.

Tamaki is a writer and scholar with an M.A. in modern Japanese history, and was salutatorian of Waseda University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences Class of 2024. From representing Japan at Miss World—where leadership and community impact are core evaluation criteria—to speaking at CORE Indonesia (Center of Reform on Economics) on the cultural and economic power of storytelling, Tamaki empowers young leaders to find clarity in the narratives that shape them—both around them and within. Her work bridges history, storytelling, and cross-cultural dialogue as tools for reflection, connection, and meaningful change.

Teru is a Tokyo-based artist studying oil painting at Tama Art University. His artistic practice spans painting, manga, and music, exploring introspection and fundamental questions about human nature. One of his paintings was selected for the university's first-year student exhibition. At Natsu Project, he brings his creative perspective to original manga and visual storytelling projects.

Caroline graduated with honors in Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine, and earned her master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. She began her career as a Data Scientist at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s Precision Medicine Center of Excellence in Neurocritical Care, using patient waveform and imaging data to develop machine learning models aimed at improving patient care and outcomes. Passionate about education and well-being, Caroline later founded Pincco, combining original hand-drawn characters and interactive experiences to make understanding and expressing emotions more approachable, engaging, and fun.

Toranosuke (Tora) Toya is a student at UWC ISAK Japan and an alumnus of Natsu Camp 2026, returning as the Impact Lab Student Lead for 2027. During Natsu Camp 2026, he collaborated with an international team to investigate automobile microplastic pollution, conducting field research and developing a proposal to raise public awareness through interactive urban installations. Beyond NATSU, Tora leads Project Mizube, a student-led initiative dedicated to environmental education and strengthening connections between local communities and nature. Having spent several years abroad before returning to Japan, he brings a cross-cultural perspective to his work, alongside a keen interest in public policy and environmental issues.

Hitoshi majored in Mechanical Engineering at Keio University before joining a double-degree program in Germany, where he carried out extensive research that led to publications in international journals. After graduation, he began his career as a Supply Chain Manager at P&G Japan. Two years later, he moved to New York in search of new challenges, and became a top-rated tennis coach. Currently, Hitoshi supports a startup’s expansion into the Japanese market while also competing in professional tennis tournaments. Passionate about both business and sports, he continues to push boundaries across multiple fields.