Ayaka Ho

Ayaka Ho serves as the School of Professional Studies’ University Senator for the 2026–2027 academic year. She is pursuing a Master of Science in Enterprise Risk Management at Columbia University.

Having lived in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo, Ayaka is now based in New York. Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese, she brings a cross-cultural perspective and an appreciation for the diverse experiences within Columbia’s student community.

Ayaka earned her Bachelor of International and Global Studies, concentrating in Political Economy, from the University of Sydney. Before attending Columbia, she worked in consulting at Deloitte in Tokyo and later founded businesses in e-commerce and property rental.

At Columbia, Ayaka supports employer relations at the Career Design Lab, helping connect SPS students with employers and professional opportunities. She also serves as an SPS International Student Mentor, supporting students as they navigate university life.

As University Senator, Ayaka aims to strengthen communication between students and university leadership, advocate for the needs of SPS’s diverse student body, and contribute to a welcoming, connected campus community. She is particularly interested in student well-being, career development, and community building.