Glen S. Fukushima speaks at an ISC event, representing the Glen S. and Sakie T. Fukushima JASC Alumni Fellowship Fund, which supports future delegates.

Supporters

At International Student Conferences, we believe in the power of young people to lead across borders, ask hard questions, and build lasting peace. Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our alumni, institutional partners, and friends who share this vision.

Each year, your contributions help ensure that students from all backgrounds, regardless of financial means, can participate in our life-changing programs. You are planting the seeds of leadership that grow long after the conferences end.

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Our Deepest Thanks

We are proud to recognize the donors and partners who make this work possible. Together, you are shaping the next generation of leaders committed to dialogue, understanding, and global citizenship.

ISC supporters and alumni gather at a donor reception celebrating the impact of the International Student Conferences community.

Institutional Partners*

International Education Center (IEC)

China International Communications Group Center for the Americas (CICG Americas)

The Freeman Foundation

U.S.–Japan Foundation

ACC Capital

The Japan-US Friendship Commission

Nimick Forbesway Foundation

The Asia Group Foundation

*Funders and partners, past 3 years

The Korea Foundation USA

Aflac

J.C.C. Fund, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York

Bridgestone Community Trust

Mitsui

CEPEX

Nissan Foundation

JA Community Foundation

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Xi’an Jiaotong University

Legacy & Named Funds

The Plant a Diplomatic Tree Scholarship

Funded each fall by ISC conference alumni, this scholarship supports the annual participation of one student for each of ISC’s three conferences.

The Kristy Murray Holch Memorial Branch

In memory of former ISC Board Chair Kristy Murray Holch, this branch of the Plant a Diplomatic Tree Scholarships supports a JASC delegate’s peer-to-peer exchange experience. The scholarship honors Kristy’s enduring legacy and commitment to international understanding.

Kristy Murray Holch with a fellow Japan-America Student Conference delegate during her time with ISC. The Kristy Murray Holch Memorial Branch honors her lifelong commitment to international understanding.

The Glen S. and Sakie T. Fukushima JASC Alumni Fellowship Fund

A $1 million endowment supporting future generations of Japan-America Student Conference delegates.

Monthly Giving Circle

Ronald Ohata

Bahia Simons-Lane

Join a community of committed supporters who believe meaningful change happens through consistency, not just one-time gifts. By becoming part of our Monthly Giving Circle, you provide steady, reliable support that allows us to plan ahead, respond quickly to opportunities, and invest deeply in the next generation of global leaders. Even a small monthly contribution adds up to lasting impact—fueling programs, expanding access, and strengthening the future we’re building together.

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Scholarship Donors

Plant a Diplomatic Tree Scholarship Donors provide needs-based funding for JASC, KASC, and ChASC delegates each year. Below are the donors for the 2025 scholarships.

Ronald Ohata

Andrea Menin

Keith Krulak

Sandra Choi

Naoko Takashi

Katherine Jordan

Sonya Kuki

Naoki Yoshida

Hugh & Jeffrey Murray (In honor of Kristy Murray Holch)

Nancy Silverman

Kurt Tong

Rachelle Brunette-Chen

Douglas & Helen Murray (In honor of Kristy Murray Holch)

Marlene Mayo

Greg Caimi

Bahia Simons-Lane

Laurie Haupt

Heather Conahan & Shawn Taras

Institutional Donors

    • Anonymous

    • Candace Brendler

    • Rachel Brunette-Chen

    • Jennifer Burnham

    • Mitzi Carlin

    • Emma Chanlett-Avery

    • Yoonjung (Carol) Choi

    • Sandra Choi

    • Rebecca Dinwoodie

    • Eric Feldman

    • Nancy Fishman

    • Kathy Flake

    • Elizabeth Gamarra

    • Daniel Gertsacov

    • Binzee Gonzalvo

    • David Goret

    • Karlton Gruendel

    • Grace Han

    • Michael Haymore

    • James-Henry Holland

    • Katherine Jordan

    • Toshiaki Kameoka

    • Kevin Kim

    • Leslie Kim

    • Stanley Kober

    • Sonya Kuki

    • Vincent Lay

    • Christine Lee

    • Jeffrey Lepon Charitable Gift Fund

    • Christopher Linscott

    • Thea Lorentzen

    • Keith Luse

    • Robbi Marmur

    • Yasuyo Matsumoto

    • Andrea Menin

    • Maddie Moon

    • Koji Nishimoto

    • Christina Petzke

    • Brian Platt

    • The Ronald Quezon and Melinda NG Fund

    • Glenn Radde

    • Reirui Ri

    • Andrew Ruffin

    • Raphael Russo

    • Marty Samuels

    • Lilia Sham

    • Kazuhisa Shibayama

    • David Shiver

    • Lee Silverman

    • Paul Steele

    • Ariel Stenger

    • Naoko Takashi

    • Taras/Conahan Family Giving Fund

    • Angelica Temoche

    • William Tsutsui

    • Joshua Turner

    • Shunsuke Wanly Wariishi

    • Carl Watson

    • Lindsay Weinmann

    • Martin Yu

    • Ariel Anderson

    • Emma Chanlett-Avery

    • Blaine Baldwin

    • Colleen Cebulla

    • Morris Cornell-Morgan

    • Gradison Family Fund

    • Cori Hallock

    • Marie Hosenpud

    • Dan Jodarski

    • Beth Lyon

    • Marlene Mayo

    • Wright H McDonald

    • Dan McKelvey

    • Don Morton

    • Nvent Corp

    • Lana Tong

    • Nicole U

    • Atsushi Yoshida

    • Anonymous

    • Michael Adachi

    • Susie Allen

    • Lara Andrizzi

    • Fabio and Ann Aversa Charitable Fund

    • Robin Berrington

    • Linda Butcher

    • Andrew Infosino

    • Satoko Isobe

    • Christopher LaFleur

    • Melody Lau

    • Doug & Helen Murray

    • Jeffrey Murray / Edward Jones Charitable Gift Fund

    • Joann Lin Oshima

    • Elizabeth Poon

    • Malik Rashid

    • Seaborg Family Giving Account

    • Bahia Simons-Lane

    • U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

    • Marie Watanabe

    • Johnna Cho

    • Regina McGarvey

    • Ronald Ohata

    • Jonathan Pitchford

    • Danielle Reed

    • Eboni Thamavong

    • Anonymous

    • Bill & Peggy Breer

    • Gregory Caimi

    • Glen S. and Sakie T. Fukushima

    • Fukushima Giving Fund

    • The GR Fund

    • Douglas Grob

    • Sam Kim

    • The Miner Foundation

    • Hugh Murray

    • Na Pua Foundation

    • Andrew Seaborg

    • Bruce Simons-Morton

    • Stifel Charitable

    • Kurt Tong & Mika Marumoto

    • Naoki Yoshida

*Board member

2025 Conference Sponsors

Delegates and speakers gather on stage for the 77th Japan-America Student Conference Opening Ceremony in Japan.

🇯🇵 🇺🇸 Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

    • University of California – Berkeley

    • University of Wisconsin – Madison

    • Wake Forest University

    • Duke University

    • Washington and Lee University

    • Pomona College

    • Colgate University

    • International Education Center

    • Bain & Co.

    • Rivian

    • Freeman Foundation

    • US-Japan Foundation

    • Japan-United States Friendship Commission

    • Aflac

    • J.C.C. Fund, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York.

    • The Asia Group Foundation

    • Mitsui USA Foundation

    • Center for Professional Exchange

  • Champion

    • Ronald Ohata

    • Craig Sherman

    • Douglas Grob

    • Johnna Cho

    Sustainer

    • Ronald Ohata

    • Marie Watanabe

    • Joann Lin Oshima

    • Satoko Isobe

    Supporter

    • Emma Chanlett-Avery

    • Nicole U

    • Atsushi Yoshida

    Friend

    • Jeff Lepon

    • Toshiaki Kameoka

    • Rachel Brunette-Chen

    • Susie Allen

    • Joshua Turner

    • Andrea Menin

    • Shunsuke Wanly Wariishi

    • Binzee Gonzalvo

    • Koji Nishimoto

    • Mitzi Carlin

    • Sandra Choi

    • Paul Steele

    • Rebecca Dinwoodie

    • Naoko Takashi

    • Katherine Jordan

    • Thea Lorentzen

    • Yasuyo Matsumoto

    • Akio Wada

    • Morris Cornell-Morgan

    • Christopher Linscott

    • Rick Ruvulo

    • David Myers

    • Robbi Miller-Marmur

    • Andrew Ruffin

    • Paul Rockower

    • James-Henry Holland

    • Ariel Stenger

    • Kathleen Shields

    • Jennifer Burnham

    • Michael Haymore

    • Maddie Moon

    • Carl Watson

Delegates from the 18th Korea-America Student Conference pose with their conference banner outside Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.

🇰🇷 🇺🇸 Korea-America Student Conference (KASC)

    • University at Buffalo - Asia Research Institute

    • Indiana University

    • University of Puget Sound

    • CSCMP

    • UCLA

    • The Korea Society

    • Freeman Foundation

    • The Asia Group Foundation

  • Friend

    • Sandra Choi

    • Leyra Espino-Nardi

    • Lindsay Weinmann

    • Yoonjung (Carol) Choi

    Sustainer

    • Andrew Infosino

Delegates from the 5th China-America Student Conference pose together in a lecture hall in China, holding a banner that reads ‘Seek Common Ground, Move Forward Together.’

🇨🇳 🇺🇸 China-America Student Conference (ChASC)

    • University of Puget Sound

    • University at Buffalo - Asia Research Institute

    • China International Communications Group (CICG) Center for the Americas

    • Xi’an Jiotong-Liverpool University

    • Xi’an Jiotong University

    • The Asia Group Foundation

    • Betty Parfitt Testamentary Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation

  • Friend

    • Allison Hunt

    • Vincent Lay

    • Bahia Simons-Lane

    Supporter

    • Melody Lau

Delegate learns to play a traditional Chinese instrument with guidance from a local instructor during the China-America Student Conference.

Interested in Supporting a Delegate?

ISC welcomes sponsorships from universities, companies, and individuals interested in funding conference participation or Roundtable development.

For more information, please contact us at give@iscdc.org

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