Who We AreThe Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a organization that works to promote the arts that are related to Japanese Animation and the culture that surrounds it. In order to do so, the SPJA has various ongoing projects that work to achieve this goal. Fueled by the dedication and support of a large workforce of volunteers and dedicated individuals, the SPJA owns properties such as Anime Expo, the largest anime convention in North America.The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is a 501(c)(6) registered non-profit mutual benefit trade organization. The HistoryThe SPJA is the parent organization for Anime Expo, which started in 1992 in San Jose, California. A direct decendant of AnimeCon in 1991, it grew out of the fan base at the Cal-Animage Berkeley anime club. While AX (as the convention is commonly known) moved from the San Franisco Bay Area in 1994, the offices of the SPJA did not move down to our current location in Anaheim until the late 1990s. Since then, the SPJA has held AX in Anaheim, Long Beach, and most recently downtown Los Angeles in the US, and has also cooperated with other organizations to hold events in New York City and Tokyo, Japan.Our Core ValuesWe believe that our organization should be founded on basic principles that guide our contribution to society. We, the SPJA, believe in:
Our VisionWe strive to be an organization that enriches lives by becoming an integral part of the relationship between Japanese and American popular culture by servicing our fans, our peers, and the industry through the fostering of innovation and talent in order to create and steer a generation where Japanese culture has become accepted and integrated into American life.Our MissionThe Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans.The primary objectives and purposes of the SPJA is to:
The LeadershipBoard of DirectorsWhile the organization is primarily comprised of volunteer members and staff, there are Board Directors that develop and oversee the vision, strategy, and policy of the organization. The Board of Directors consists of non-paid, elected members. If you are interested in applying for a position on the Board of Directors, please contact the Membership Committee for more details.
Marc Perez
Board Chairman Governance Chair Hank Wong
Board Vice-Chairman Audit Committee Chair
Cecilia Amo
Board Secretary Board Treasurer Finance Committee Chair
Marisa Price
Board Director Governance Committee
Chris Zoleta
Board Director R & D Chair
Paul Wilson
Board Director R & D Committee
Taka Karahashi
Board Director
Chris Hemaratanatorn
Board Director Executive Leadership In addition to the Board of Directors, the Executive Leadership of the organization consists of a team of individuals who are essential in the development, operation, and overall success of the organization. Marc Perez President & Chief Executive Officier
Rob MacKinnon Chief Technical Officer
Michael Underwood Director of Entertainment
Joseph Kitzman Deputy Director of Entertainment
Ray Chiang Director of Operations
Matt Thomas Deputy Director of Operations
Kim Groomes Director of Marketing |
In this section: About Us The History Our Core Values Our Vision Our Mission The Leadership Related Files  SPJA Bylaws - Revision 582, Ratified SPJA Membership ApplicationRelated Links Board Meeting Minutes Policies and Procedures Committee Charters |
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