Running for: President

Shiori Sasaki AR’14

Personal Statement

I am committed to strengthening Cooper Union’s legacy—advocating for a return to free tuition and fostering a more engaged, connected alumni community. Since 2022, I have served as a Cooper Union Alumni Association Council Member, and since 2024, as a member of the Nominating Committee, working to strengthen connections with younger generations. I have also helped drive the implementation and adoption of Google Workspace to enhance CUAA’s communications and operations.

As CUAA President, my vision is to empower those who serve—ensuring that every council member, volunteer, and alum feels a true sense of ownership in advancing our shared mission. I want to strengthen our culture of collaboration, helping us work together more effectively and leveraging our diverse perspectives, talents, and networks to expand CUAA’s impact and reach.

In my professional life, I guide global organizations in developing technology governance and strategy. I’ve seen firsthand that the most successful ones break down silos, align around common goals, and create meaningful opportunities for engagement. I believe CUAA can do the same—building bridges between alumni, students, and the school to create a stronger, more unified community.

CUAA’s greatest strength is its people. I would be honored to build on the legacy of past leaders while bringing fresh energy and ideas to make our organization even more impactful in supporting Cooper Union’s future.

Biography

Shiori Sasaki is an architect, infrastructure planning professional, and technology strategist. Shiori currently works as an Industry Consultant and Strategic
Advisor at Esri, the market leader in enterprise geospatial software, supporting global clients in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and infrastructure asset management sectors. Previously, Shiori held roles at the Port Authority of NY & NJ and the MTA, focusing on infrastructure capital planning, sustainability/resilience, project delivery, asset/maintenance management, and IT workstreams.

A licensed architect in New York and Colorado, Shiori holds a Master of Science in Construction Management with a concentration in Business Administration from NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Since 2022, Shiori has served as a CUAA Council Member and, since 2024, has been a member of the Nominating Committee. In 2025, Shiori was honored as CUAA’s Young Alumnus of the Year.