Nozomi Tomita, Ph.D., is an scholar in Sign Language Linguistics with a keen interest in how language embodies our experiences. Her research interests include exploring the use of metaphors in signed languages and analyzing non-manual markers in language creation. Dr. Tomita has taught several courses, including Sign Language Linguistics, JSL, and ASL. She published a chapter in a linguistic book this year and authored an article on linguistic hijacking against the Deaf community in Japan. With a love for learning languages and cultures, she is committed to promoting linguistic diversity and awareness in academic and professional settings.