Personal Statement
As the Young Professional Representative, I have brought a fresh and unique perspective to the Board. I want to build on the successes of the last year by continuing to make strides to strengthen SCI’s value for members and expanding their growing sense of camaraderie. I believe strongly in the mission of SCI—promoting mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation—one individual, one community at a time. Each day we achieve this, we have succeeded. It has been a thoroughly rewarding experience to interact with the amazing individuals and communities who are contributing to the development of global citizens by creating bridges between the United States and the world. As Chair of the NextGen Subcommittee, I set four achievable goals that we continue to make progress toward: 1. Widen and institutionalize SCI’s network of youth and young professionals, 2. Develop a new sister schools membership category, 3. Hold a virtual 2021 Youth Leadership Summit, and 4. Improve on existing SCI youth programs. In addition to these duties, I commit to advocating for SCI to have a DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) lens in all our activities. I look forward to continuing to make a difference with you.
Skills
My diverse work background includes experience and knowledge of:
- Nonprofit work
- Volunteer management
- Studying and working abroad
- Knowledge of Consular Corps operations
- Proficiency in Japanese language and understanding of culture
- Extensive travel abroad
- Event planning and production (both virtual and in-person)
- Stage and floor management
- Clear communication
- Public speaking
- Meeting facilitation
- Community mediation
- Conflict resolution
I am ready to use these skills and experience to continue engaging with SCI’s network of citizen diplomats.