Experience

City of Albuquerque

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Innovation & Commercial Development Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Managing commercial development in the Department of Aviation at Albuquerque's International Sunport for the Administration of Mayor Tim Keller. Managing commercial development in the Department of Aviation at Albuquerque's International Sunport for the Administration of Mayor Tim Keller.



Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (USA)

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Director

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2022

  As General Director of JAMA USA, the Washington D.C. branch office of our Tokyo-based association, I serve as the U.S. spokesperson and a liaison for JAMA in our outreach to Congress, the U.S. government, think tank scholars, and key industry stakeholders.JAMA USA's mission is to analyze and report on political, economic and other significant events taking place in the U.S. that affect the Japanese automobile industry and to represent the operational needs of JAMA headquarters in a manner which enhances the credibility and respect of the association and its members. Activities include government, media, industry and general public relations. We are the principal source of information in the U.S. regarding the Japanese automobile industry. This includes information regarding the investment, production and employment of our members operating in the U.S. Show less

• Director, Government and Public Affairs

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

• Director of Government Affairs

  • Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Lead congressional and executive branch liaison• Devise and contribute to government and public relations strategy• Represent JAMA at industry and trade association meetings• Manage government/public relations consultants• Lead website redesign and social media project management• Produce annual U.S. economic contributions report• Brief JAMA board members, executives and staff on key economic and policy issues• Report to and brief Tokyo HQ on trade, energy/environment and safety issues affecting autos Show less



Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

• United States
• Think Tanks
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Young Leader

  • 2010 - 2014

  Participating in East Asian relations/security related dialogues and projects

• Intern, Japan Chair Program

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Research support for the Japan Chair, Dr. Michael Green• Analysis of U.S.-Japan relations and East Asian military/political/economic affairs



National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Nonproliferation Graduate Fellow/Research Associate

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Operational support for Office of Nonproliferation and International Security • Project management for scientific/technical engagement projects • Development of program metrics and strategic planning • Research and analysis • Respond to regular taskings from DOE/NNSA principals and the Interagency • Operational support for Office of Nonproliferation and International Security • Project management for scientific/technical engagement projects • Development of program metrics and strategic planning • Research and analysis • Respond to regular taskings from DOE/NNSA principals and the Interagency



Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service

• Foreign Languages and Area Studies Fellow

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  • Development of specialization in East Asian/Japanese affairs • Development of specialization in East Asian/Japanese affairs



James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Conducted research on North Korean missile/nuclear activities and expansion of Japan's security and defense capablities Conducted research on North Korean missile/nuclear activities and expansion of Japan's security and defense capablities



Japan Society of Northern California

• Office/Research Intern

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  Supported Japan Society staff by promoting events, executing basic office tasks and conducting research Supported Japan Society staff by promoting events, executing basic office tasks and conducting research