Sydnie Kohara

Sydnie Kohara is an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist with over 30 years of experience telling stories globally, from Singapore to New York. She has interviewed influential leaders such as Richard Branson, Jack Ma, Akie Abe, and Madeleine Albright. 

As the founder of Kohara Group LLC, she produces media projects for Fortune 500 companies like Oracle and Charles Schwab and provides media training to diverse clients, including MIT’s healthcare think tank and various startups. 

A versatile professional, Sydnie also organized media coverage for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s surprise visit to Northern California. She has a passion for adventure, having climbed the Golden Gate Bridge, been chased by a Siberian tiger cub, and co-hosted the University of Alabama’s football shows. 

Sydnie is an active member of the Asia Foundation’s Lotus Circle in the Bay Area and has emceed global events, including the Lotus Leadership Awards Dinner.