Sakurai earned her BS in Applied Psychology at New York University and is currently pursuing her MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University. With a background in ballet, Sakurai is passionate about providing care to dancers and performers, as well as youth aspiring to join the industry. As a Japanese American, she also has a deep interest in advocating for AAPI voices to promote mental health within underserved communities. She hopes to develop her skills as a mental health counselor to provide culturally sensitive counseling services to adolescents and young adults.