Our Story
In 2011, the husband and wife team of Tak and Mely Sato co-founded their information technology consultancy, geek with a heart. With almost 30 years of hands-on and managerial experience as an IT professional, Tak knew the value of a helping hand in the often intimidating world of technology. This approach to guiding individuals through the selection and use of appropriate technology became the heart of their service – Hand-holding You in the Digital WorldSM.
As they got to know their clients and the Westshore area communities, however, they began to see that many seniors were being left behind by the technology that was meant to make life easier. Through their deep commitment to the lives and well-being of our seniors, they had found their next calling.
So, in 2015, with the aim of combating digital illiteracy and helping seniors realize the advantages of the digital life they deserve, Tak and Mely established a 501(c)(3) nonprofit called the Center for Aging in the Digital World.
Tak is the Founder of Center for Aging in the Digital World; Mely is the Executive director. Tak developed the “Satosan Method,” a customized curriculum that has proven its efficacy through the pilots of the Discover Digital Literacy! program which keeps the participants engaged throughout the program and build good foundationary(sic) skills in digital literacy.
Biographies
Takuya “Tak” Sato: Tak helps people use appropriate technology in their personal and professional lives. He has over 30 years of experience as a business and technology strategist. He is the author and creator of the newspaper column The Digital World in the Westlake | Bay Village Observer newspaper. He is also the columnist for NorthEast Ohio Boomer and Beyond magazine’s “Tech Talk” column. Tak is a professional speaker for the community. As author and speaker Tak demystifies technology for his audience. Tak holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Science and an Executive MBA from Cleveland State University.
Mely Sato: Ms. Sato has a B.A. Psychology and M. Ed Adult Learning from Cleveland State University. Mely is no stranger to creating value in higher education, first for CSU as a graduate assistant for International Graduate Admissions department and subsequently, upon graduating with her Master’s, for CSU’s Student Life department where she organized events for the entire CSU student body; she also managed the Shire Bar. Her 10 years of service at CSU also included value creation for the Study Abroad program and the TRiO program as an Advisor to students. After raising her family, she returned as Director of External Affairs at Birchwood School, liaising between the school and the enrolled families at Birchwood. She currently works for Cuyahoga Community College at Corporate College West of Tri-C’s Westshore Campus as Academic Support Services Technician. She volunteers as Executive Director of the Center for Aging in the Digital World.
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