Dr. Kikuchi earned a Naturopathic Doctorate from Bastyr University and Bachelor of Sciences degrees in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Utah. Prior to joining the Center for HOPE in 2021, she had extensive experience developing and leading provider engagement and health systems change programs across several states. With over a decade of work in tobacco control and nicotine addiction treatment, Dr. Kikuchi came to prioritize health equity and health care quality improvement initiatives. She plans to draw from her experience both with community partnerships and as a primary care physician to develop relationships and create connections as the Community Practice Programs Manager.