Koichiro Kita
Chief Executive Officer
A pioneer in introducing the concept of Global Education in Japan. Aside for overseeing LbE Hawaii, Mr. Kita leads an organization in Japan - LbE Japan, catering educational services to over 20,000 people annually. Realizing the educational potential in Hawaiʻi, Mr. Kita expanded educational opportunities to the islands. Mr. Kita continues to help lead the team from a startup business to a prosperous global education icon.
Kevin Ching
Chief Operations Officer
Aloha! Iʻm Kevin, born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. I have completed a degree in Second Language Studies with a focus in Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. I have been supporting and working with the LbE ʻOhana since the summer of 2008, eventually becoming a co-owner of LbE Hawaii 8 years later. I oversee operations of LbE Hawaii and am responsible for the quality assurance of LbE Hawaiiʻs educational programs.
“Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you - not because they are nice - but because you are.”
Liv Peralta
Administrative Assistant
Recruitment Specialist
Hi, everyone! I'm Liv, and I was born and raised in Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi. I graduated from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa with a double major in Japanese and Lingustics. I studied abroad at Keio University in Japan for one year, and I after I came home, I wanted a way to remain connected to Japanese culture and learning—that's when I found LbE! I started as a Leader, and I am excited to continue as a full-time employee while furthering my passions for language, education, and strengthening the relationship between Hawaiʻi and Japan. I assist the company with communications, social media, and Leader recruitment.