Joyce Millet
Founder & President

Ms. Millet is an international consultant and cross-cultural training professional with more than twenty years experience in assisting global companies understand the importance of being culturally savvy. Ms Millet is an Asian expert, having resided for twelve years in the Pacific Rim (Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong), and has traveled on business throughout the region.  

Ms. Millet has worked for both Asian and American companies, including the Mitsui Bussan-General Electric, Sumitomo Bank, Club Corporation of Asia, The International Pacific Institute, Clorox International, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Protocol Professionals, Inc., International Capital Investments. 

Ms. Millet has a B.S. Degree in Political Science from the University of Utah, and a MBA Degree in International Business from Golden Gate University, San Francisco. She was awarded the "Key to the City" of Osaka, Seoul and Taipei for outstanding efforts in promoting international understanding in the United States and Pacific Rim. 

Ms. Millet designed and manages the Cultural Savvy website, recognized as one of the leading cross-cultural information sites. 

Ms. Millet has been interviewed by various publications including the Asahi Newspaper, Fuji Evening News, San Francisco Business. 

Joyce Millet has developed and produced international events for more than 15 years.  She has worked with both corporate and non-profit organizations to assist them develop, plan and execute memorable events. Special Event Highlights

 Presentations & Keynote Speaking - Highlights

• WISE - "The Road to Beijing" (based on experiences assisting the United States Olympic Committee prepare for Beijing 2008 Olympics)

• Rotary Club of Osaka, "Challenges for International Business Women in Japan" (in Japanese)

• Rotary Clubs of San Carlos and San Mateo, California, "Cross- cultural Training - A Formula for Success"

• Yuri International, Tokyo, "A Failure to Communicate"

• Executive Business Network Annual Retreat, Keynote Address, "Destination--Japan" 

• Sausalito Chamber of Commerce, "The Ultimate Website - Aesthetic Design and Business Savvy"

Professional Affiliations 
(past & present)

WISE
San Francisco - Osaka Sister City Association
Japan Society of Northern California
World Affairs Council of Northern California
Commonwealth Club of San Francisco
National Maritime Museum Association
Japan-America Society of Kansai
Japan British Association
National Association for Female Executives
Osaka Chamber of Commerce
Japan-American Society of Washington
World Trade Club of Seattle
Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan 
Kansai Keizei Doyukai
The Kobe Club