Before joining Cloudforce, Yayoi served in the healthcare industry for eight years and all throughout college. When Yayoi was looking for a chance to grow and challenge herself outside of her comfort zone, she saw an opportunity at Cloudforce… and the rest is history. Yayoi first joined the team as Cloudforce Office Manager, then Workforce Specialist. Now, in her role as Associate Director of Workforce—Yayoi is responsible for overseeing the amazing Workforce team, employment compliance, policy development, benefits administration, and everything in between.

A native Washingtonian, Yayoi is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. She is passionate about recruiting and developing the workforce and has obtained the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management – Certified Professional) certification. In her spare time, she’s a Travel Advisor helping people plan their dream vacations, along with enjoying all things group fitness, and trying all the hot new bars and restaurants!

Other fun facts about Yayoi:

What fictional world or place would you like to visit?

• HOGWARTS! Hands down. I’m a HUGE Harry Potter nerd.

Do you speak any other languages?

• I’m part Japanese and speak Japanese (semi) fluently. Reading and writing isn’t as good as it used to be (sorry, mom!).

What is your favorite album?

• My favorite album of all time is probably Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, but Alina Baraz’s Urban Flora is a close second.

What is your favorite thing to eat?

• PASTA! And ramen… and sushi… and enchiladas… ok I love all things food.

What are you reading at this moment?

• I’m currently reading the last two books of the Skyland series by Kennedy Ryan!