A Certified Public Accountant, Ms. Kuramoto, MS, has more than 20 years of experience in Big Six public accounting, private industry, and government contracting. Her work experience includes auditing, internal auditing, operations accounting, managing finance departments, treasury functions, and the financial management of government projects. A dedicated community activist, she has volunteered time for many small non‐profit agencies and served on committees for professional accounting societies, such as the American Society of Women Accountants. Ms. Kuramoto earned her BA degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Masters in Accounting from California State University, Los Angeles.