Michiyo is an Energy Finance Specialist at IEEFA, specializing in Asian energy markets, particularly Japan. Her background includes experience in climate change policy, market analysis, and a keen interest in both Japanese and global shifts towards decarbonization.
Before joining IEEFA, Michiyo’s career was primarily within Japanese and international governmental bodies. In these roles, she functioned as a secretary and an investment adviser, focusing on sustainable energy market research.
She holds a Bachelor of Economics, with a specialization in Environmental Economy and Public Policy from Chuo University in Tokyo, Japan. She also has a Master of Arts in Security and International Development from King's College London, United Kingdom.