Ms. Sachi Koto

Following more than 16 years with CNN, Sachi Koto launched a public relations and communications firm, Sachi Koto Communications, Inc. in July 2005.

As a veteran of CNN, Koto served as a news anchor for CNN Headline News based in the network world headquarters in Atlanta. During her tenure at CNN, Koto anchored for CNN Radio, CNN Airport Network, CNN International, and CNN QuickCast. She also produced, wrote, and anchored for Turner South, Turner Entertainment Group entertainment network dedicated to southern style programming.

Before joining CNN, Koto worked as an anchor for Tokyo's JCTV (Japan Cable Television) and for Nippon Hoso Kyoku (NHK) Radio, also in Tokyo. Previously, she was a reporter for WQXI radio station in Atlanta from 1974-1975 and for CNN affiliate WAGA-TV in Atlanta from 1975-1977.

Koto has received multiple honors and awards for her reporting, including the National Star of Asia 2002 Award. She also received the Honorary Texan Award by Texas Governor Rick Perry and the Honorary Citizen Award by Austin, Texas, Mayor Gus Garcia. Additionally, she was appointed as a member to the Asian-American Commission for a New Georgia by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.

Koto is a third-generation Japanese American, born and raised in Atlanta. She was the first Japanese on-air talent in the Southeast and the first Asian on-air talent in Atlanta.

A presidential scholar, Koto graduated summa cum laude from Reinhardt College with a bachelor's degree in communications. She also earned a diploma in Japanese language and culture from the Gendai Japanese School in Tokyo.