Erika Hayami (Fisher) Pitcher

She graduated from UC Irvine with a BA in Urban Studies and an active volunteer in the JA community, most notably with the Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program and the Buddy Program formed by the Japanese Speaking Parents Association of Children with Challenges and alumni of the Rising Stars program.

Since 2012… Erika married her high school sweetheart, Tommy, in 2016 and they live together with their cockapoo, Teddy, in their home in Santa Ana. She has been working at UC Irvine for nearly 5 years in development and now as the Community Outreach Manager for the Department of Pediatrics. In her role, she establishes relationships with various community organizations and seeks opportunities for her department to participate in health fairs and community events throughout the year as well as manage websites, social media, and alumni relations for the residency program. She has continued to be involved with the Miss Pasadena JCI Committee and is currently serving as Secretary. A crazy travel bug has taken her to the UK, France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Maui, Utah, Japan, and Mexico in this past year with plans to visit Spain, Portugal, and Morocco in the Spring! She also enjoys practicing yoga and is training for her first half marathon early next year.