Contact Info - JCMU U.S. Office

Biography: Megan Doi is a Program Coordinator for the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU), where she supports education abroad programing through student advising, program administration, recruitment, and outreach. In this role, she guides students through the application and pre-departure process and represents JCMU to partner institutions and stakeholders across Michigan. Megan also collaborates with JCMU’s team in Japan, to enhance programming, promote student success, and expand access to impactful experiences in Shiga Prefecture, Michigan’s Sister-State in Japan and location of JCMU. Outside of work, Megan enjoys walking along nature trails and trying different food!

Biography: Katharine (Kitty) Douglass-Harris serves as the Fiscal Officer and Administrative Business Analyst for JCMU-East Lansing. She holds a bachelor's degree in Comparative Ethnic & American Studies and Japanese Language & Literature from The Ohio State University, and a master’s degree in the Humanities and East Asian History from John Carroll University in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio.

Kitty arrived at MSU in 2007, serving first as Program Development Assistant and Outreach Coordinator at the Asian Studies Center before moving to JCMU in late 2010. Kitty specializes in education grant administration (proposal phase and post-award management) and curriculum development/internationalization. She currently serves as the Endowment Chair for the Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board.

Kitty lives in East Lansing with her husband, two sons, one dog, and three cats.

Biography: Chad Frost is the Senior Program Coordinator for the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU), overseeing all programming and activities in collaboration with staff and faculty in Hikone, MSU’s International Studies & Programs, and JCMU consortium partners. He also represents JCMU to external stakeholders, including government and private sector collaborators.

Chad’s passion for intercultural learning and the Michigan-Shiga relationship began at age 15 through the Michigan-Shiga High School Exchange and grew during his internship on the Michigan Boat via Lansing Community College’s Japan Adventure program. After transferring to Michigan State University, he studied abroad again through JCMU’s Summer Intensive Japanese Language program and earned a B.A. in East Asian Languages & Cultures with a focus on Japanese. Chad draws on his experiences as a first-generation college student, transfer student, and JCMU alum to support prospective and admitted students. He serves in leadership roles on the Michigan-Shiga Sister State Board and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Strategic Communication at MSU.

Outside of work and studies, he enjoys walking his dog, camping, bowling, and spending time with family and friends.