菅野 幹子

Mikiko Sugano is a Japanese politician currently serving as a member of the Yamanashi Prefectural Assembly, representing Kofu City. Before entering politics, she worked for 23 years in the medical and welfare sector at the Yamanashi Workers' Medical Association. Her career includes leadership roles in local health and social security organizations. A dedicated advocate for gender equality, peace, and social welfare, she was first elected to the prefectural assembly in April 2023. She focuses on policy areas such as child poverty reduction, school lunch subsidies, and improving social security systems.