Draft:Kaya Chakrabortty

Kaya Chakrabortty
Born	(2001-08-06) August 6, 2001 Hyogo, Japan
Education	Michigan State University (BSc in Human Biology and Neuroscience)
Known for	Miss Universe Japan 2024 winner
Height	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)

Kaya Chakrabortty (born August 6, 2001) is a Japanese-Bangladeshi beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2024. She will represent Japan at the Miss Universe 2024 competition to be held in Mexico..

Early life and education

Kaya Chakrabortty was born in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan, to a Japanese mother and a Bangladeshi father. She is fluent in multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Spanish, and Korean. She attended Michigan State University, where she graduated in 2024 with a double degree in Human Biology and Neuroscience and a minor in Japanese. During her high school years, she was a competitive figure skater, winning the U.S. high school national championship twice.

Career

In 2024, Kaya Chakrabortty was crowned Miss Universe Japan, becoming the first biracial winner with Bangladeshi heritage. The selection event was held on July 25, 2024, at Yamano Hall in Tokyo. As part of her victory, she expressed a desire to showcase the importance of health education and the evolving cultural landscape of Japan on the world stage.

Volunteer work and advocacy

Kaya Chakrabortty is known for her extensive volunteer work, including emergency rescue and shelter cooking. She is a certified EMT and has been active in various humanitarian efforts for approximately 15 years. She advocates for children's health and language education, currently teaching English to Japanese students in Japan, aiming to inspire and empower the younger generation. She has also been involved in supporting athletes with special needs through Special Olympics and as a figure skating coach.

Personal life

Kaya Chakrabortty enjoys a variety of cultural activities and has a deep interest in the arts, particularly traditional Japanese performances such as Japanese archery and playing the koto. She attributes her interest in cross-cultural activities to her diverse background and upbringing. She has managed figure skating shows and assisted in costume designing.

Education and activities

Kaya Chakrabortty studied at Michigan State University, earning a double degree in Human Biology and Neuroscience, with a minor in Japanese. She was involved in various student organizations, including the MSU Neuroscience Club and MSU Japan Club. Kaya served as the President of the MSU Japan Club and participated in the MSU Japanese Student Association

Professional experience

Kaya has a diverse range of professional experiences. She has worked as a medical scribe, assisting healthcare providers with documentation and administrative tasks. As a research fellow at the Detroit Medical Center, she focused on studies related to anesthesia and multilingual publications. Kaya has also worked as a private figure skating coach and volunteered as a dinner prep volunteer at Haven House.

Awards and recognition

• Miss Universe Japan 2024
• U.S. Figure Skating Senior High School National Champion (2019)
• Michigan High School Team Figure Skating Champion (2019)
• U.S. Figure Skating Senior High School National Champion (2018)
• Michigan High School Team Figure Skating Champion (2018)
• Michigan High School Team Figure Skating Champion (2017)
• Michigan High School Team Figure Skating Champion (2016)
• Michigan High School Team Figure Skating Champion (2015)