Sasha is a 2020 graduate from California State University, Fullerton with Bachelor's degree in Entertainment Art/Animation concentrating in Character Design, Storyboard, and 2D Animation. Because Japanese was her first language, she had a difficult time communicating with others when she moved to the U.S. Once Sasha started to draw at a young age, she realized art allowed her to express ideas and connect with others despite any language barriers. She worked on a short animation project during the summer and fall of 2020 and at the Disneyland Resort as a sketch artist for almost three years. Her career objective is to work for an animation company that shares her view of animation: a powerful tool that connects people and transcends language barriers. She is currently a freelance artist/animator working on short films, commercials, and illustrations.