Michiko Otaya

Background

Otaya, Michiko was born on March 14, 1949 in Iwakuni-City, Japan.

Education

Associate of Arts, Los Angeles City College Bachelor of science in nursing, California State University, Los Angeles, 1974; Bachelor in Japanese Literature, California State University, Los Angeles, 1980.

Career

Nurse trainee to charge nurse Intensive Care Unit, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, 1975-1979; public health nurse, various clinics, Los Angeles, 1979-1987; clinic coordinator, Los Angeles County, Center District Health Center, 1979-1992; Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Tuberculosis research nurse, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, since 1992. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Michiko Otaya has been listed as a noteworthy Nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member California Thoracic Society, American Lung Association (education committees), Southern California Public Health Association, Temple City Toastmasters.