The RUL Program supports intensive study of East Asian languages in programs in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea for approx. 135 undergraduate, graduate, and professional Yale students annually.

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TOMODACHI Grant and Watanabe Scholarship Administration • Manage all aspects of TOMODACHI Initiative grant process including not limited to recruiting and advising prospective applicants, reviewing and evaluating grant applications and on-boarding successful grantees. • Directed the creation and development of U.S.-Japan, need-based study abroad scholarship program for the $10 million Toshizo Watanabe Endowed Fund.International Exchange Program Development, Management, Budget Oversight and Assessment • Lead U.S. staff for negotiating and executing agreements and MOUs with grantees to ensure compliance, incorporate best practices, and ensure excellent controls. • Lead staff in the routine monitoring and annual assessment of program content and impact reporting. • Monitored and evaluated program budgets, advising grantees on measures and resources to decrease program costs while maintaining high program quality. Outreach and Advising (SAB and ISS) • Advised and encourage alumni of next-step international study and internship opportunities. • Currently leading staff in the development of international opportunities web platform for alumni.Program Curriculum and Design • Leads the design of program curriculum, budget development, participant recruitment, selection and execution for multi-year, multi-region TOMODACHI Daiwa House Student Leadership Conferences. • Collaborated with U.S. and Japanese university faculty in the development of content for the multi-year, TOMODACHI Inouye Scholars Program. Provider and Implementing partner relations • Collaborated with U.S. and Japanese governments and partners to develop innovative and diverse programs. • Actively represent the Council at professional meetings, conferences, and various events in the U.S and Japan.

Pre-departure Orientation Program Management and Curriculum Development • Managed day-to-day operations and on-site budget annually for a multi-day Japan Pre-Departure Orientation (JPDO) for 150+ participants as Site Director (Berkeley and San Jose, CA). • Developed and managed the overall program budget, planned and coordinated participant and staff logistics for the annual JPDO as Special Orientations Coordinator. • Supervised the research, design, adaptation and revision of orientation curriculum content as Education Curriculum Coordinator. • Created and presented an online, four week, Japan-specific Pre-Departure Orientation for American students going to Japan on a year or semester-long YFU program employing platforms such as ReadyTalk and GoToMeeting. Personnel and Participant Supervision • Recruited, hired, supervised, trained and evaluated a 15-20 person professional and volunteer staff. • Mediated and resolved conflict (staff and students) on-site, including referral to counselor on-call and deciding course of action in emergent situations.Donor and External Relations • Served as liaison for donor representatives when visiting during JPDO. Facilitated activities to connect donor representatives with recipients of their scholarships for conversation and engagement. • Utilized Japanese language ability and cultural knowledge to balance the interests and requests of multiple entities in person (e.g. parents, corporate sponsors, government partners), remotely (e.g. YFU Japan, YFU USA, etc.) and in emergency situations (e.g. Police, EMS, Public Relations Dept., etc).

Program Management and Student Support • Led programming and logistics for a 4-week, faculty-led study abroad program in 5 cities across China. • Administered the budget and resource allocation on-site in China. • Provided 24/7 in-country student support and advising on cultural adjustment, health, and emergent situations.

Study Abroad Outreach and Advising • Advised students on available off-campus/study abroad options, policies and procedures in groups or individually. • Collaborated with Career Services, Student Organizations and academic departments to creatively promote study abroad to diverse audiences across campus. • Maintained relationships with third party providers and consortiums to keep abreast of off-campus study opportunities for students. International Student Support • Collaborated with ISS team in the development and execution of international student orientation programming and on-campus activities for international students throughout the year. • Certified as an ARO and trained in SEVIS protocols for J-1 and F-1 visa students. Faculty Engagement • Collaborated with faculty individually and on committees, on various global themed campus initiatives and programs targeting curriculum and faculty development (e.g. Caribbean Studies Initiative, International Education Week, and the Weissberg Program in International Human Rights). • Directed institutional and visiting faculty in the planning and execution of the Teaching Asian Studies Colloquium. Program Management, Budget Oversight and Administration • Managed operating budget and programming for a multi-year, $450,000 Freeman Foundation Grant focused on increasing East Asian Studies events and activities on campus. Supported programs include Visiting Scholar residencies, Chinese and Japanese Translation Contests and international Faculty Development activities.Pre-departure and Re-Entry Curriculum Development • Developed and presented returnee workshops and advising sessions on topics including but not limited to – Marketing your study abroad experience in any job market and Post-graduate international opportunities

Developed the curriculum and taught an introductory Sociology course titled, How Race and Ethnicity Shape American Life.

Course Title: Social-Psychological Issues: Topics in Human Sexuality; Problem of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in America

I coordinated meetings and appointments for the Minister and visiting Japanese officials with ranking members of the US Congress. I developed and maintained positive relationships with staffers in various Congressional offices. I was responsible for the planning and execution of the annual Congressional Staffers BBQ hosted by Ambassador Ryozo Kato.