International Education
I've had the honor of being involved with several wonderful organizations promoting international education.
I was selected as a member of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation's US-Japan Network for the Future in 2014 and continue to be active with the organization to promote policy-relevant research related to Japan. I have been on study trips to Japan, South Korea, and Washington, D.C. with the support of the Mansfield Foundation.
I received support from the KCC-Japan Education Exchange many years ago to support my doctoral research in Tokyo, Japan. Today I serve on their board and graduate fellowship committee. KCC-JEE is the oldest US-Japan collaborative organization in America.
I was selected as a member of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation's US-Japan Network for the Future in 2014 and continue to be active with the organization to promote policy-relevant research related to Japan. I have been on study trips to Japan, South Korea, and Washington, D.C. with the support of the Mansfield Foundation.
I received support from the KCC-Japan Education Exchange many years ago to support my doctoral research in Tokyo, Japan. Today I serve on their board and graduate fellowship committee. KCC-JEE is the oldest US-Japan collaborative organization in America.
Former Political Candidate
In 2018, I ran as a Democratic Candidate for Florida State House of Representatives in District 73 to represent parts of eastern Manatee & Sarasota Counties. My platform was to make Florida Schools #1, with a focus on education, the environment, and healthcare. I learned so much about the community, residents' hopes and concerns, and met so many wonderful people.
Today I serve on the Ruth's List Florida Suncoast regional board, with an aim of electing Democratic pro-choice women. We focus on candidate recruitment, candidate support, and event planning.
Today I serve on the Ruth's List Florida Suncoast regional board, with an aim of electing Democratic pro-choice women. We focus on candidate recruitment, candidate support, and event planning.
Activism & Organizing
I've been active with several local organizations including the Manatee County Democratic Party, Indivisible Manatee, and the Manatee Clean Energy Alliance. I organized a protest to call attention to the Mueller Report's findings, I spoke at a rally to call for the impeachment of Donald Trump, and I organized a January 6, 2022 Vigil for Democracy in Bradenton. I frequently participate in voter canvassing education & outreach events.
You can find my Medium blog with writing about public issues facing Florida & Manatee County here.
You can find my Medium blog with writing about public issues facing Florida & Manatee County here.
