Erna Takazawa
Optometrist
About Erna Takazawa
Born 1988. Erna Takazawa is a Japanese optometrist.
Erna Takazawa (born 1988) is the first fully qualified optometrist of Samoa. In 2014, she was awarded as one of the inaugural recipients the Queen's Young Leader Award.
Biography Erna Fumi Rebecca Fotuofaamanuiaga Takazawa was born in Japan and raised in Samoa. She graduated with First Class Honors and SENESE, a support program for special needs children. Her work has led to free eye care services for children and the elderly and a reduction in cost of eyewear for adults. In 2013, she screened over 200 athletes with the Special Olympics.
In 2014, Takazawa's work was recognized when she was awarded the Queen's Young Leader Award. The annual award is given to selected citizens throughout the Commonwealth who work to better lives in their communities.
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Who is Erna Takazawa?
Optometrist
When was Erna Takazawa born?
Erna Takazawa was born on 21 December 1988 in Japan.
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Erna Takazawa is an optometrist.
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Erna Takazawa is Japanese.
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