Yuko Maskay

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by Yuko Maskay 22 May 2009
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Yuko Maskay is the founder and managing editor of V.E.N.T! Magazine. Nepali in origin, Yuko grew up in Tokyo and later continued her studies at Chaminade University of Honolulu where she was the editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper. After receiving her undergraduate degree in English Literature, she moved to San Francisco and worked as a writer/editor for various media. She currently lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. 

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