Naomi Komuro brings more than a decade of experience advancing social impact causes through policy, advocacy, research, philanthropy, and fundraising. Prior to joining Civitas, Naomi spent four years working as a health policy analyst for the Maryland General Assembly, where she advised state lawmakers on health budgets and legislation.

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Naomi previously worked at Panorama Global in Seattle, where she helped launch a philanthropic project to achieve gender parity in U.S. politics. She also supported the founding and management of the Pandemic Action Network, coordinating a network of advocates, civil society, philanthropies, and the private sector around a global policy and advocacy response to COVID-19.

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Naomi is originally from Southern California and for the last five years has called Baltimore home.