Kai leads dentsu Media’s efforts to further champion diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, programs, and education across its media agencies and scaled offerings in the Americas. Kai works closely with client teams to drive diversity and inclusion initiatives and campaigns to foster meaningful content. She also empowers an equitable and thriving culture that drives belonging and equality.

Kai is a seasoned DEI, marketing, and business development leader with 16 years of experience. Prior to joining dentsu, she was a Diversity & Inclusion Client Partner at Bloomberg LP, where she partnered with Bloomberg leadership across Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Media to drive DEI initiatives related to recruitment, retention, and equity. Before that, Kai led diversity and inclusion for McCann New York as their Director of Diversity & Engagement. Kai also was the Director of Mosaic Center & Education Services for the American Advertising Federation (AAF), where she managed and developed DE&I programs, thought leadership platforms, and best practices that are considered today as the foundation of employee training in the industry. During her tenure at AAF, Kai served as the liaison for the Mosaic Council, AAF’s diversity and inclusion think tank of senior professionals representing top agencies, brands, technology, and media companies.

Kai is a veteran synchronized swimmer with 17 years of competition experience at the youth, collegiate, and Masters level. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her husband.