Rebecca Spencer
Research Assistant at Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Korean Professional working proficiency
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Chinese Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Pearce Achievement Award
CSISDec, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Research assistant to Dr. Michelle Tigchelaar, performing detailed research and analysis on net-zero blue food systems and policy pathways for sustainable food systems worldwide. •Produced policy brief for COP27, "Pathways toward low-carbon food systems" • First author to upcoming Blue Food Assessment white paper on low-carbon food systems with and within blue foods. • Research assistant to Dr. Michelle Tigchelaar, performing detailed research and analysis on net-zero blue food systems and policy pathways for sustainable food systems worldwide. •Produced policy brief for COP27, "Pathways toward low-carbon food systems" • First author to upcoming Blue Food Assessment white paper on low-carbon food systems with and within blue foods.
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Concordia Language Villages
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Waterfront Manager
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
• Head Waterfront Manager for the Korean Language Village, in charge of the health and safety of all campers in staff in regards to the waterfront. • Responsible for training of lifeguards and program staff on safety, water activities, and emergency action plans.
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
• Counselor at the Korean Language Village run by Concordia Language Villages. Facilitator for full-immersion environment in Korean language, Taekwondo, Sports, and Canoeing. • Managed the blog, video editing, and created diverse curriculum on North Korea, the environment, and human rights.
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Chey Institute for Advanced Studies
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Seoul, South Korea
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International Academic Team Intern
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
• Responsible for speech-writing and editing, Korean<>English writing, editing, and copywriting for the Tokyo Forum, Trans-Pacific Dialogue, and for various CSIS-Chey panels and events. • Provided primary research and draft-writing support for issues on geopolitical risk and scientific innovation. Created an official internship guidebook, research program, and final project. • Final Project: Expanded Remote Sensing of North Korea: The Case for Environmental Monitoring” • Responsible for speech-writing and editing, Korean<>English writing, editing, and copywriting for the Tokyo Forum, Trans-Pacific Dialogue, and for various CSIS-Chey panels and events. • Provided primary research and draft-writing support for issues on geopolitical risk and scientific innovation. Created an official internship guidebook, research program, and final project. • Final Project: Expanded Remote Sensing of North Korea: The Case for Environmental Monitoring”
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The Korea Foundation
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South Korea
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Fellowship
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Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
• Pursued research on North Korean cyber capabilities and cyberterrorism on the Korean peninsula in tandem with advanced academic Korean language training. • First undergraduate student to receive Korea Foundation Fellowship for IUC-SKKU program. • Pursued research on North Korean cyber capabilities and cyberterrorism on the Korean peninsula in tandem with advanced academic Korean language training. • First undergraduate student to receive Korea Foundation Fellowship for IUC-SKKU program.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
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United States
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Think Tanks
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500 - 600 Employee
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Korea Chair Intern
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2021
• Received the Pearce Achievement Award for outstanding interns, awarded to only three interns a cohort. • Produced multiple briefing books on topics such as North Korea’s nuclear history, energy infrastructure, and ROK COVID-19 responses. • Revitalized CSIS Korea Chair’s social media, rolled out multiple social media campaigns and increased reach by 50% • Received the Pearce Achievement Award for outstanding interns, awarded to only three interns a cohort. • Produced multiple briefing books on topics such as North Korea’s nuclear history, energy infrastructure, and ROK COVID-19 responses. • Revitalized CSIS Korea Chair’s social media, rolled out multiple social media campaigns and increased reach by 50%
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Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
• Research Assistant for Dr. Karen Eggleston on public and private ownership in healthcare, particularly in East Asia. • Conducted literature reviews, data compilation, and editing of chapters for Dr. Eggleston's publications, including "Healthy Aging in Asia" published in 2020, and "The Dragon, the Eagle, and the Private Sector" published in 2021. • Research Assistant for Dr. Karen Eggleston on public and private ownership in healthcare, particularly in East Asia. • Conducted literature reviews, data compilation, and editing of chapters for Dr. Eggleston's publications, including "Healthy Aging in Asia" published in 2020, and "The Dragon, the Eagle, and the Private Sector" published in 2021.
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Education
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2022 - 2024
Stanford University
Master of Science - MS, Earth Systems -
2018 - 2023
Stanford University
Bachelor's degree, East Asian Studies
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