Yukiko is originally from Hiroshima in Japan. She is married to Cheen and is a mum to Yohane and they have a dog, Louis. After completing her Master of Education, Yukiko came to New Zealand and taught Japanese for 20 years at various tertiary institutions. She also has a Master of Theology and was involved in various ministries, including being a Chaplain at University of Auckland. Before coming to AGAC, Yukiko was an assistant priest at St. John’s Anglican Parish in Royal Oak.