Building the TOMODACHI Generation 2015 Program Agenda
Table of Contents
Introduction ...... 3
Program Overview and Program Learning Objectives ...... 4
Program Daily Agenda ...... 5
Program Speaker Biographies ...... 19
Organization Information ...... 33
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Introduction
Welcome to the Building the TOMODACHI Generation Program! We know you will enjoy participating in the events and presentations we have in store and will benefit both personally and professionally from the learning and from the interaction with your peers from the United States. You are TOMODACHI Generation Leaders and we have no doubt that you will successfully complete this journey! Following you will find details about the various elements and modules of this unique program.
We look forward to working with you in the program!
Sincerely, Building the TOMODACHI Generation Program Team
Building the TOMODACHI Generation Program Team: Jung Ran Lim, Program Director, Building the TOMODACHI Generation [email protected]/Office: 202.238.7922/Mobile: 202-487-5970
Kyle Bergman, Program Advisor, Building the TOMODACHI Generation [email protected]/Office: 202.238.7711/Mobile: 614-940-9243
Anita H. Plotinsky, Faculty Advisor, Building the TOMODACHI Generation [email protected]/Office: 301.681.3099
We are proud to work with the U.S.-Japan Council's TOMODACHI Initiative and the U.S.-Japan Research Institute for this program and are grateful to Toyota Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd. and Morgan Stanley for their outstanding support of the program.
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Program Overview
Building the TOMODACHI Generation is a program designed and administered by The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. The program is funded by the TOMODACHI Initiative--a public-private partnership born out of support for Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The TOMODACHI Initiative invests in the next generation of Japanese and American leaders through educational and cultural exchanges as well as entrepreneurship and leadership programs.
Building the TOMODACHI Generation is a two-week leadership program focused on learning about and developing cross-sector partnerships to strengthen civil society as a tool for addressing social challenges, particularly following a crisis or natural disaster like the one that struck the Tohoku region. For the purpose of this program, civil society is defined as the network of cross-sector partnerships that address social challenges. The program will take place from February 14th to March 2nd, 2014.
Twenty (20) Japanese students from the U.S.-Japan Research Institute (USJI)’s eight (8) member universities have been selected to take part in the program. Fifteen (15) U.S. students enrolled in The Washington Center’s spring 2014 academic internship program are also selected to participate and collaborate with their Japanese counterparts. This will serve as their civic engagement project which is a requirement for their program at The Washington Center.
Building the TOMODACHI Generation will focus on how nonprofit organizations build cross-sector partnerships with governments and corporations that integrate the strengths and resources of each partner to develop and deliver solutions in key areas of societal need. Participants in this program will learn about the civil society model in the U.S. and other parts of the world. Students will also learn about the impact these kinds of partnerships can have in societies -- with a focus on relief and reconstruction efforts following a disaster and, more specifically, how strategic cross-sector partnerships can be leveraged to help address the issues currently facing the Tohoku region.
This unique program gives Japanese students the opportunity to learn about how communities, societies and nations cope after a disaster and provides the opportunity to apply that learning through hands-on work with U.S. students, developing a civil society initiative/project to provide real assistance to the people of the Tohoku region of Japan. For both U.S. and Japanese students, the program provides a platform for developing lifelong friendships and networks; understanding and appreciating each other's cultures and countries; and providing the global skills and mindsets to contribute to a more cooperative world.
Program Learning Objectives (PLO): 1. Students will develop a strong understanding of the concept of civil society, its potential to address social issues, as well as the role and function of civil society in the U.S. and Japan. 2. Students will enhance teamwork and collaboration skills by working as part of an international team (U.S. and Japanese) and developing an initiative/project that uses cross-sector partnerships to support the long-term recovery of the Tohoku region and to strengthen civil society. 3. Students from Japan and the U.S. will strengthen key global skills such as cross-cultural understanding, leadership, public speaking, social responsibility, innovation, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and networking skills through participation in guided teambuilding exercises, discussions, workshops, a capstone project and other program activities.
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Program Daily Agenda
Saturday, February 14, 2015 Arrival
9:40 a.m. Arrival Students arrive at Dulles Airport on All Nippon Airways Flight NH002 and proceed through customs. Students meet at predetermined location to board bus to lunch.
11:30 –1: 00 p.m. Lunch Centreville, V.A.
2:00 p.m. Hotel Check-In Students check into their rooms at Homewood Suites (1475 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005).
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Introduction Briefing Students will receive seminar agenda and travel information. Smart trips will be passed out along with all emergency contact information and procedures. The briefing will also provide students with the opportunity to ask questions about the seminar agenda and The Washington Center policy and procedures.
5:30 p.m. Dinner Teak Wood on 14th Street NW
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Sunday, February 15, 2015 Orientation
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:30 – 12:00 p.m. Tour of Washington, D.C. In the morning, students will visit The White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress.
12:00 p.m. Lunch Students will walk through the Capitol Hill neighborhood on their way to Eastern Market for lunch.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tour of Washington D.C., Continued After lunch, students will visit the National Mall with the option to visit some Smithsonian Institution museums, followed by a visit to the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the FDR Memorial, the MLK Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner and Introduction to U.S. Students Students will travel to the The Washington Center Residential and Academic Facility (1005 3rd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002) for a pizza dinner with U.S. students.
7:30 p.m. Return to Hotel
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Monday, February 16, 2015 Understanding the Concept of Civil Society
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Opening remarks from Ms. Irene Hirano, President, U.S.-Japan Council; Mr. Mike Smith, President, The Washington Center; Dr. Yoshiaki Abe, Operating Advisor, U.S.-Japan Research Institute; University Professor, Waseda University; Ms. Pilar Mendiola Fernandez, Chief International Officer, The Washington Center
10:00 a.m. Photo Session and Break
10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Introductory Session with Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor, Dr. Anita H. Plotinsky, will give an overview of the program and learning objectives, discuss readings, and conduct a group exercise.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Dr. Alan Jay Abramson, Professor, Dept. of Public and International Affairs, George Mason University; Director, Center for Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, and Policy, George Mason University; Senior Fellow, Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation, The Aspen Institute; Affiliated Scholar, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, The Urban Institute
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Mr. Leo Bosner, MSW, Director of Training, Education, and Research, International Institute of Global Resilience
3:30 p.m. Break
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Team Project Overview The faculty advisor will give an overview of the team project.
4:45 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day.
Evening Dinner
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and the Nonprofit Sector
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Morning Briefing with Faculty Advisor The faculty advisor will lead a discussion of the day’s topics and readings.
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 – 12:00 a.m. Panel Discussion Ms. Courtney Eskew, Senior Associate, GlobalGiving Foundation; Mr. James R. McGowan, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster; Ms. Kathy Whelpley, Vice President, National Center for Family Philanthropy, former COO, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Mr. James Gannon, Executive Director, Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA)
2:30 p.m. Break
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Site Visit Site visit to KaBOOM! with Mr. Darell Hammond, Founder and CEO, on founding and leading KaBOOM!; Mr. James Siegal, EVP & COO, on strategic direction and the role of partnerships; Ms. Kate Becker, VP, Program Management, on disaster recovery work.
4:45 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day.
Evening Dinner Available in the hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and Government
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Briefing with Faculty Advisor The faculty advisor will lead a discussion of the day’s topics and readings.
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion Mr. Asa Piyaka, Senior Program Operations Specialist for Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Ms. Gerilee Bennett, Deputy Director, National Disaster Recovery Planning Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
11:45 a.m. Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Dr. Teresa Derrick-Mills, Research Associate, Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Urban Institute on “Government-Nonprofit Partnerships: Promise and Problems”
2:00 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day.
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Site Visit U.S. Capitol Tour
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Talk with the Parliamentarian of the U.S. House of Representatives Mr. Thomas Wickham, Parliamentarian of the U.S. House of Representatives
Evening Dinner Available in the hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015 Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and the Private Sector
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Briefing with Faculty Advisor The faculty advisor will lead a discussion of the day’s topics and readings.
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Lecture and Q&A Mr. Gerald McSwiggan, Director, Issue Networks, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center
11:00 a.m. Break
11:15-12:00 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Mr. Jim Fatheree, President, U.S.-Japan Business Council, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
12:00 p.m. Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Mr. Kevin Webb, Director, Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation; Mr. Rene O. Deida, Senior Program Director, Community Resources, Prudential Financial, Inc.; Mr. Robert Chiappetta, Associate Director of Government Affairs, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Site Visit Site visit to The World Bank Group with Mr. Ko Takeuchi, Disaster Risk Management Specialist, Urban, Water Supply, Sanitation, & Disaster Risk Management Unit, Europe and Central Asia Region (ECSUW); Mr. Toshiaki Keicho, Senior Urban Development Specialist, Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA) Session with Mr. Roberto Amorosino, Senior Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Development, Talent Acquisition Team
5:00 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day.
Evening Dinner Available in the hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Friday, February 20, 2015 Understanding the Role and Impact of Effective Communication in Civil Society | Understanding Civil Society Infrastructure
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Briefing with Faculty Advisor The faculty advisor will lead a discussion of the day’s topics and readings.
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion Panel on Communication with Ms. Alison Carlman, Senior Manager, Communications and Marketing, GlobalGiving; Ms. Jennifer Elwood, Vice President, Consumer Marketing & Fundraising, American Red Cross; Ms. Shiori Okazaki, Communications Manager, U.S.-Japan Council
11:45 a.m. Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Panel on Civil Society Infrastructure with Ms. Mya Fisher, Program Manager, U.S.-Japan Council; Mr. Will Heaton, Vice President of Network, Council on Foundations
2:00 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day, as well as a set of questions for their visit to the Newseum.
2:15 p.m. Break
2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Site Visit Newseum
Evening Dinner Students will be free to dine at a restaurant of their choosing.
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Saturday, February 21, 2015 Leadership Retreat Day 1: Ropes Course
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. Depart for Ropes Course Retreat
9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Ropes Course and Leadership Seminar Upward Enterprises in Adamstown, MD
5:00 p.m. Arrive in Washington, D.C.
Evening Dinner Japanese and American students will eat together at a restaurant to be determined.
Sunday, February 22, 2015 Leadership Retreat Day 2: Understanding Civil Society Infrastructure Resources | Understanding Civil Society in Action | Group Project Development
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel form 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 - 10: 30 a.m. Morning Briefing with Faculty Advisor The faculty advisor will lead a session on board governance, resource development and Civil Society infrastructure resources at The Washington Center Residential and Academic Facility (1005 3rd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002).
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Recap of Project Overview and SSQ The faculty advisor will lead a session on case studies.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Team Project Development Japanese and American students will work together to develop their final project and presentation.
Evening Dinner Japanese and American students will eat together at a restaurant to be determined.
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Monday, February 23, 2015 Group Project Development
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Team Project Development The Washington Center Residential and Academic Facility (1005 3rd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Team Project Development Japanese and American students work together to develop their final project and presentation.
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Feedback from Project Coaches Students will receive feedback on their projects from professional project coaches.
6:00 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Lessons learned regarding feedback from coaches and incorporating feedback into projects.
Evening Dinner Available in the hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Understanding Leadership Styles and the Importance of Global Skills and Networking
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Session with Faculty Advisor: Servant-Leadership
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Lecture and Q&A Global Skills with Ms. Pilar Mendiola Fernández, Chief International Officer, The 10:45 a.m. Washington Center.
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Leadership Styles by Dr. Fred Keaton, Senior Director, The Washington Center
12:00 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Networking Skills Workshop Ms. Jung Ran Lim, Senior Director, The Washington Center; Mr. Yuuki Shinomiya, Esq, Executive Director, International Student Conferences, Inc.
1:30 p.m. Break
1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Lecture and Q&A Leadership for Social Action by Mr. Nicholas Carl Martin, Founder and President, TechChange
2:45 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before transferring to a site visit.
3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Site Visit To be determined
Evening Dinner Available in the hotel from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Strengthening Individual Leadership and Goal-Setting Skills
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 12:30 p.m. StrengthsFinder Workshop Led by Ms. Cindy Demnitz, Senior Organizational Learning Consultant
12:30 p.m. Lunch and Planning Session for the Tokyo Reception
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Vision and Individual Development Workshop Mr. Kevin Nunley, Managing Director, The Washington Center
3:00 p.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students are provided with updates and announcements before being dismissed for the day.
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Reflection and Preparation for Project Presentation
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Photo Session and Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Project Presentation Practice
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Thursday, February 26, 2015 Understanding My Role as a TOMODACHI Generation Leader
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Session with Faculty Advisor Faculty Advisor: “Understanding My Role as a TOMODACHI Generation Leader,” including reviewing the Building the TOMODACHI Generation pledge and developing a commitment statement.
11:00 a.m. SSQ: Summary, Synthesis and introduce new Questions Students and advisors will discuss the pledge, commitment statement, and what kind of support they need from The Washington Center.
11:30 – 4:30 p.m. Lunch and Public Speaking Training Public speaking training by the Speech Improvement Group, LLC (one hour per person) *Interviews will be conducted for each student as well.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Networking Reception Networking Reception at The Washington Center Headquarters
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Friday, February 27, 2015 Project Presentations
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
10:00 – 12:30 p.m. Project Presentations Groups will present their projects to three judges: Judges including Mr. Katsuichi Uchida, President, U.S.-Japan Research Institute; Mr. Mike Smith, President, The Washington Center.
1:00 p.m. Closing Lunch (Location to be determined)
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Shopping and Free Time Students will be free to go shopping and explore Washington, DC
Evening Dinner Japanese and American students will eat together at a restaurant to be determined.
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Saturday, February 28, 2015 Departure from Washington, DC
Morning Breakfast Available in the hotel from 6:00 – 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. Transfer to Airport Students board bus for Dulles International Airport
11:20 a.m. Departure for Tokyo Students depart on ANA NH001 for Tokyo Japan.
Sunday, March 1, 2015 Arrival in Tokyo
3:25 p.m. Arrival in Tokyo Arrival at Narita International Airport and transfer to hotel in Tokyo
Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Takanawa 4-10-30, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8611)
Monday, March 2, 2015 Reception at Morgan Stanley
8:00 a.m. Breakfast Available in the hotel
11:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Reception at Morgan Stanley Students will meet with representatives from the U.S. Embassy, U.S.-Japan Council, U.S. -Japan Research Institute and funding organizations Toyota Motor Corp., Mitsubishi Corp., Hitachi, Ltd., and Morgan Stanley.
2:15 p.m. Final Departure Students retrieve their luggage from the hotel and return home.
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Program Speaker Biographies*
Monday, February 16 - Module I: Understanding the Concept of Civil Society
Ms. Irene Hirano Ms. Hirano Inouye is President of the U.S.-Japan Council. Through her work at the Council, she also administers the TOMODACHI Initiative, a public-private partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo that invests in young Japanese and Americans while supporting the recovery of the Tohoku region. She is the former President and founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, a position she held for twenty years. A recipient of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, Ms. Hirano Inouye has extensive experience in non- profit administration, community education and public affairs with culturally diverse communities nationwide. Ms. Hirano Inouye's professional and community activities include serving as Chair and Trustee, Ford Foundation; Trustee and immediate past Chair, Kresge Foundation; Trustee, Washington Center; and Trustee, Independent Sector. She was married to the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii.
Mr. Mike Smith Michael Smith was named president of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in December 2004. The Washington Center provides an integrated academic and work experience – for college credit – that prepares students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and professional achievement. Mike joined The Washington Center in 1976 when a staff of six served 300 students from 30 colleges, annually. Mike has served in various capacities within the organization, including director of student services, vice president of administration and student life, vice president of operations, senior vice president, and executive vice president and chief operating officer, before his appointment as president. Prior to joining The Washington Center, Mike worked for five years as a student counselor/resource teacher in the Norwood, Massachusetts public schools. He also served in the armed services and is a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy (1969-71). He received his master's degree in education from the University of Massachusetts-Boston, his bachelor's degree in history from Ohio Northern University and an associate's degree from Dean College. He received an honorary doctorate in public service from Ohio Northern University in 2010.
Dr. Yoshiaki Abe Yoshiaki Abe Ph.D. Currently Waseda University Professor. Born in 1939 in Osaka. Studied economics at Keio and also international and development economics at Graduate school of Economics at Cornell and joined the World Bank in 1967. Engaged in operational work for 29 years in a variety for development settings in Africa, Asia and Latin America involving macroeconomic analysis and the implementation of infrastructure projects in various countries. Retired from the World Bank in 1996, joined in 1997 in Waseda University as Professor at Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies and retired there from in end March 2010.
*Speakers are listed in chronological order by date.
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Ms. Pilar Mendiola Fernandez Pilar Mendiola-Fernández serves as Chief International Officer and Senior Vice President for Advanced Leadership Programs and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the international division at TWC. Pilar is responsible for overseeing current and new internship programs for international students, developing strategies to raise funds for international student scholarships, implementing advanced leadership training initiatives like tailored leadership seminars and workshops for high profile international government leaders, and forging strong ties with international organizations based in Washington, D.C., and around the world. Pilar has 18 years of experience and has been responsible for creating and growing the international division and for designing and implementing major initiatives for TWC. Pilar continues to lead TWC's groundbreaking international programs, and today more than 3,700 international high potential students, young professionals and high profile officials from 107 countries have participated in the international programs. Pilar graduated with honors from the University of Americas-Puebla in Mexico. Pilar was born in Veracruz, Mexico and resides in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Anita H. Plotinsky - Faculty Advisor With more than 20 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector, Anita Plotinsky has enabled thousands of nonprofit representatives to strengthen their organizations in the areas of nonprofit management, fund raising, grant proposal research and writing and board development. As director of the Foundation Center–Washington, DC from 2000 to 2008, she was responsible for information and development research services, educational programs, community outreach and fund raising, and personally provided assistance and instruction to more than 2,500 people each year.
From 1994 to 2000, she served as executive director of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) and prior to that was affiliated with the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, where she developed academic programs and taught courses in nonprofit management and philanthropic studies. She is a graduate of Indiana University and received her M.A. and Ph.D. from the City University of New York.
Dr. Alan Jay Abramson Alan J. Abramson is a Professor of Government and Politics in the Department of Public and International Affairs at George Mason University, a Senior Fellow in the Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation at the Aspen Institute, and an Affiliated Scholar with the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Urban Institute. In these Washington, D.C.-based positions, he teaches, conducts research, and works with leaders on a broad range of nonprofit and philanthropic issues. For more than a decade, Alan directed the Aspen Institute’s nonprofit program, overseeing the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund and other initiatives that helped to build the nonprofit research field in the U.S., strengthen nonprofit and foundation leaders, and deepen the understanding of policymakers about nonprofit activities. Before joining the Aspen Institute, Alan Abramson was on the research staff of the Urban Institute, where he worked on a variety of domestic public policy issues. Alan has served on many national and local nonprofit boards and advisory committees, and currently is Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of Nonprofit NoVa, a coalition of Northern Virginia nonprofits. Alan Abramson received his Ph.D. in political science from Yale University and his B.A. from Wesleyan University. He is the author and co-author of numerous books and papers, and his work has twice won awards from the American Political Science Association. Alan’s major, current interests are: nonprofit- government relations; foundation policy and practice; social enterprise and social entrepreneurship; and shared governance, the engagement of all three sectors – nonprofit, government, and business – in addressing social problems.
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Mr. Leo Bosner For nearly three decades Mr. Bosner served as an emergency management specialist with FEMA, where he's seen the evolution of emergency management at the national and global level. While at FEMA, Mr. Bosner helped the agency plan for, and respond to, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters, as well as terrorist acts. Mr. Bosner received a Mike Mansfield Fellowship in 1999, allowing him to study the Japanese emergency management system and conduct research in the Japan Defense Agency, the Cabinet Office for Disaster Management and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The findings from this research were published in the paper Emergency Management in Japan. Mr. Bosner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a Master's Degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada.
Tuesday, February 17 - Module II-A: Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and the Nonprofit Sector Ms. Courtney Eskew Courtney works with the Partner Services Team to guarantee all new members of GlobalGiving's community are vetted to meet the highest standards in grantmaking. Prior to joining GlobalGiving, Courtney managed volunteer fundraising and outreach initiatives at World Food Program USA and taught elementary education at a start-up charter school. Courtney is a graduate of Rhodes College, where she double majored in International Studies and French. While at Rhodes, she had the opportunity to pursue Arabic language training with the State Department in Jordan; study cross-cultural mediation in Marseille, France; and work on international education projects in Rwanda and Cameroon. Courtney is an aspiring DC Roller Girl and believes slow cookers are magical.
Mr. James R. McGowan James McGowan is Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Bio pending.
Ms. Kathy Whelpley Kathy Whelpley joined the National Center in May 2012 as Vice President. Kathy has spent the past 25 years working to build the assets and impact of philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she was with The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, where over 12 years she served in a variety of roles. As Chief Operating Officer, Kathy led the organization’s strategic planning, measurement and governance functions, while also managing all donor service, community investment and marketing activities. Beginning in 2001, Kathy led the Foundation’s response to 9-11, developing and managing the $25 million Survivors’ Fund, the largest fund in the country dedicated to the survivors of the attack on the Pentagon. Kathy is a graduate of James Madison University, where she earned a degree in communications and also holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland. She is a member of the Leadership Washington Class of 2000 and has been actively engaged in the local philanthropic community for two decades, serving as a board member and Vice Chair of Washington Grantmakers, a board member and Chair of the Washington AIDS Partnership, a board member and treasurer of Street Sense and a volunteer with numerous local and international nonprofits.
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Mr. James Gannon Jim Gannon joined JCIE/USA in 2001, and he oversees a wide range of programs designed to strengthen the underpinnings of US-Japan relations and encourage deeper international cooperation in responding to regional and global challenges. Previously, he conducted research with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation and taught English in rural Japanese middle schools as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme. Mr. Gannon received a BA from the University of Notre Dame, conducted graduate research at Ehime University in Japan, and has a master's degree from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He is also a fellow with the US- Japan Network for the Future, operated by the Mike and Maureen Mansfield Foundation, and he has written about US-Japan relations, Asia's evolving regional order, and international affairs for a wide range of English and Japanese-language publications.
Mr. Darell Hammond Darell Hammond is an American philanthropist, founder and chief executive officer of the non-profit organization KaBOOM! that helps communities build playgrounds for children. Very active in running the company, Hammond also speaks at conferences and universities about his work and blogs on The Huffington Post. Hammond, who from the age of four enjoyed a happy childhood in a group home founded by Moose International, began building playgrounds in college, founding KaBOOM! with a friend in 1996. He has received multiple honors and awards for his work, including the President's Volunteer Service Award. In 2011, Hammond released his best- selling memoir, KaBOOM! How One Man Built a Movement to Save Play. He was listed in the Forbes 2011 list of the top 30 social entrepreneurs and was named as a "Health hero" by WebMD. Since launching KaBOOM!, Hammond has personally received a number of honors and awards, including the President's Volunteer Service Award.] Diet Coke honored Hammond in 1999 as one of five winners of its national "Making a Difference Award". Hammond was named among the "40 Under 40" by Crain's Chicago Business. Hammond was elected to the Fellowship of Ashoka: Innovators for the Public in 2003. In 2004, he was named among the "Power and Influence Top 50" by Non-Profit Times. In 2008, Hammond was honored by the Jefferson Awards for Public Service for "Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged" and by the New York University Stern School of Business with its "Satter Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award". In 2010, Hammond received the first American Express NGen Leadership Award, given to recognize professionals under 40 in the nonprofit sector who have had a transformative impact on a socially critical issue, and was also honored by the Washington Business Journal among its "40 Under 40" to recognize "the Washington region's brightest young business leaders". In 2008, Ripon University bestowed upon him an honorary degree. He was listed in the Forbes 2011 list of the top 30 social entrepreneurs and was named as a "Health hero" by WebMD. He was also named as a Schwab social entrepreneur by the Schwab Foundation.
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Mr. James Siegal James Siegal is President of KaBOOM!, the national non-profit that seeks to give children the childhood they deserve filled with balanced and active play, so they can thrive. Prior to KaBOOM!, James served as Chief of Staff for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the federal agency that supports citizen engagement to address community challenges through AmeriCorps, the Social Innovation Fund and other programs. James has broad experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, including serving as Vice President of Nonprofit Programs and Practice at the leading non-profit coalition, Independent Sector. He also served as Registration Section Chief and Assistant Attorney General at the New York State Attorney General’s Charities Bureau and associate at the global law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School. James and his wife enjoy spending time on the playground with their three young girls.
Ms. Kate Becker Kate oversees the team responsible for managing 75+ public private partnerships, implementing the signature community-build playground model directly impacting 2500 communities, awarding $3,000,000 DIY grants annually, and leading the Play Champion Network. Kate is from Struthers, Ohio, served as a Peace Corps Health Educator in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, worked with emotionally disturbed kids in Colorado and has a long history with National Service. Just prior to KaBOOM! she was Region Director for AmeriCorps NCCC. Kate authored My Dream Playground, an illustrated children’s book and is Chair of the AmeriCorps NCCC Board.
Wednesday, February 18 - Module II-B: Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and Government Mr. Asa Piyaka Asa Piyaka currently serves as the Senior Program Operations Specialist for Humanitarian Policy and Global Engagement at USAID’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). In this role at OFDA, he manages a multi-million dollar portfolio of grants, with a focus on engagement with UN agencies, other public international organizations, and NGO coalitions. Through this work, he has been actively involved in the U.S. Government’s response to a range of crises, including Somalia, Syria, flooding in Pakistan, and drought in the Sahel. He also works on a range of humanitarian policy issues. Asa has also been the Acting Regional Coordination for South Asia and a Disaster Operations Specialist covering the Horn of Africa. Prior to joining USAID, Asa worked as a human rights attorney, representing asylum seekers, advocating for enhanced refugee protection, and working on issues related to human trafficking. He has worked for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sri Lanka and Dadaab, Kenya, and for an NGO managing humanitarian programs in the refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border. In an earlier period of his life, Asa worked on conflict prevention issues at a UN-based NGO in New York and has also lived in Guatemala, Spain, and Italy. Asa holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he also received a Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies. In addition, he received an M.P.A. (international development and urban planning focus) from Princeton University and a B.A. from Yale University.
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Ms. Gerilee Bennett Gerilee W. Bennett is the Acting Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) National Disaster Recovery Planning Division. Ms. Bennett’s team is responsible for leading implementation of the National Disaster Recovery Framework, published September, 2011. Ms. Bennett began her FEMA career as an Emergency Management Intern in 1991. She managed the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and mitigation disaster operations for the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, and moved to the Recovery Directorate in 2003. She has supported an array of disaster assistance operations at headquarters and field offices, including Hurricanes Isaac and Sandy in 2012, the 2010 Gulf Coast oil spill, the 2004 and 2005 Hurricanes, the 2001 World Trade Center attacks, Hurricanes Opal and Fran in the 1990s, and the 1993 Midwest floods. Ms. Bennett has three children and is an active and passionate volunteer in her community. She chaired her Town’s Parks Committee for nine years and has served as President and Treasurer of the local pre-school for five years, during which the board and volunteers literally saved the school and its building from threat of demolition. Ms. Bennett completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and German language and literature in 1991 at the University of Idaho. She is currently working on a Master of Arts Degree in Security Studies at the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
Dr. Teresa Derrick-Mills Derrick-Mills has a joint appointment with the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy and the Center for Labor, Human Services & Population at the Urban Institute. She is currently researching and helping to develop performance and outcome measurement tools for PerformWell, an online database of resources. She is the project director and co-principal investigator of the Evaluation of the Head Start Designation Renewal System and the Head Start Leadership, Excellence and Data Systems projects. She has served as team leader on the Health Professions Opportunity Grants evaluation and performance measurement team, and the Community-Based Job Training Program evaluation. In her 20 years of research and management experience prior to joining the Urban Institute, Derrick-Mills worked primarily in a community-based, nonprofit organization where she designed and managed a number of programs to improve child care quality and enhance parental access to and understanding of quality child care. She has also helped a number of organizations develop and implement new performance management systems. She has a B.S. in Political Science and Sociology from Florida State University, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mr. Thomas Wickham Mr. Wickham was born in Dubuque, Iowa in 1968. He was raised in Epworth, Iowa as the fifth of eight children of Thomas J. Wickham and Brenda Sagers. He attended the University of Iowa (B.A., 1990) and the University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1994). He served as a Managing Editor for the Iowa Law Review (1993-1994). He is member of the bar of the state of Iowa. He resides in Virginia with his wife, Heather, and their two children, Elizabeth and Bradford. Mr. Wickham was appointed Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives by Speaker John Boehner effective March 31, 2012. He served as Deputy Parliamentarian from 2005-2012. He began his tenure in the Office of the Parliamentarian as an Assistant Parliamentarian in 1995.
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Thursday, February 19 - Module II-C: Understanding the Relationship between Civil Society and the Private Sector Mr. Gerald McSwiggan Gerald McSwiggan oversees the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center Issue Network capabilities. The Center's Issue Networks are business- led coalitions of leading companies that work together to harness their collective power to advance progress against specific issues they care deeply about. He also manages the Center's disaster assistance and recovery capabilities. The disaster portfolio provides best- practice recovery information for businesses and communities, as well as critical on-the- ground support during times of disasters. Gerald has managed the Center's response to disasters including the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, multiple hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and Atlantic Ocean coastal regions, flooding in Pakistan and parts of the United States, tornadoes and wildfires in the United States, and more. He also directs the activities of the National Disaster Help Desk for Business, made possible by the Office Depot Foundation and staffed by disaster expert Ines Pearce. Gerald holds a B.A. in Psychology from Wake Forest University, and holds an MBA from Georgetown University, and his and the Center's business preparedness and recovery expertise has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Fox Business, and more.
Mr. Jim Fatheree James W. Fatheree is president of the U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) and senior director for Japan and Korea at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Fatheree works with the board of directors and member companies to set strategic direction and policy priorities for the USJBC and provides substantive and management oversight. He also interacts with senior U.S. and Japanese government officials and corporate executives in pursuing the Council’s mission. The USJBC, which was integrated into the Chamber in June 2012, represents the interests of U.S. companies operating in Japan and works to improve bilateral trade and economic relations. In his role as senior director, Fatheree helps set Chamber priorities and policy positions for Japan and Korea as part of the Asia division’s overall agenda and programs. Previously, he worked in the International Trade Administration, on Capitol Hill, and in several private firms on trade issues. A native Texan, Fatheree received a B.A. in government from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in international economic policy from American University, and a certificate in international business from Georgetown University.
Mr. Kevin Webb Kevin Webb manages national grantmaking and corporate employee volunteer programs as director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. The Foundation’s sole mission is to help young people with disabilities maximize their potential and participation in society, and Webb works to further this mission by serving as chair of the Disability Funders Network. Previously, Webb worked for a decade with the International Visitors Council (IVC) in Columbus, Ohio, serving as executive director for eight years. During his tenure with IVC, Webb welcomed 3,500 State Department-sponsored visiting international leaders to Central Ohio and led four civil society training missions to Chile, Moldova, Russia, Slovenia and Ukraine. Webb taught college courses on International Business and Global Cultures for three years and served for six years on the board of the National Council for International Visitors. An Eagle Scout, Webb holds a BA in International Studies and an MA in Public Administration from The Ohio State University. He lives in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife and two children.
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Mr. Rene O. Deida René O. Deida is senior program director of Integrated Strategies for The Prudential Foundation, a unit of the Community Resources Department. He is responsible for the Foundation’s grantmaking strategies in international and key domestic markets. Deida assists in the development of projects and initiatives that integrate philanthropy into Prudential’s businesses such as the Ready to Retire financial educational campaign, and the philanthropic response to Prudential’s Veterans Initiative. He is also responsible for the Prudential Strength for Capacity Initiative, which provides capacity building resources for nonprofit organizations to improve their infrastructure. He also heads an evaluation initiative to monitor and measure the social impact of the Foundation’s work. Prior to joining Prudential in 2000, Deida was a deputy director of community development with PROGRESSA, a planning and project management firm in Puerto Rico; a member of the management team of a project, to revitalize two public housing in Puerto Rico; and executive director of St. Columba Neighborhood Club/El Club del Barrio, a Newark-based nonprofit organization that became a leading service providers of HIV/AIDS services to the Latino community.
Mr. Robert Chiappetta Robert Chiappetta is Associate Director of Government Affairs, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Bio pending.
Mr. Ko Takeuchi Ko Takeuchi is a Disaster Risk Management Specialist of the Europe and Central Asia Region of the World Bank. He is currently involved in urban development and disaster risk management projects of the Region, with a focus on Central Asian countries. Prior to joining the World Bank in October 2013, he was in charge of the City Resilience Profiling Programme and post-disaster shelter recovery programming at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi. He also has experience working as an international consultant for urban and regional development projects in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Liberia, and Solomon Islands for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) between 2007 and 2011. His expertise lies in urban and regional planning incorporating disaster risk reduction, land use planning, and social impact assessments and economic/financial analysis for urban development projects.
Mr. Toshiaki Keicho Toshiaki Keicho is a Senior Urban Development Specialist of the Europe and Central Asia Region (ECA) of the World Bank, and currently leading various regional and urban development programs in Romania, Macedonia, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. Since he joined the World Bank in 1994, he has worked on a number of urban development and disaster risk management projects in Africa, South Asia, and ECA. Especially, he led the Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction operations financed by the Bank between 2005 and 2009, and he also led the Bank team to support Bhutan’s urban development and municipal reform program since 2003 until 2012. In 2001 and 2002, he was seconded to the Brisbane City Council in Australia to support Brisbane’s urban sustainability agenda. In early 2012, he worked at the Disaster Reconstruction Institute of the Fukushima University as a Visiting Fellow to help in the reconstruction planning, following the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Before he joined the Bank, he was working for Hachinohe City, his hometown in northern Japan, as an urban planner. He holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning/Environmental Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
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Mr. Roberto Amorosino Roberto Amorosino is currently Senior Recruitment Officer in the Human Resources Development, Talent Acquisition team at the World Bank Group's Headquarters in Washington, DC. He joined the Bank after seven years in the private sector with recruitment agencies based in Italy. His main responsibilities are on external recruitment, diversity and outreach initiatives. With the WBG, Roberto has worked in Paris, Rome and Washington, DC. Roberto holds a Law Degree from Universita' La Sapienza, Rome.
Friday, February 20 - Module III: Understanding the Role and Impact of Effective Communication in Civil Society | Module IV: Understanding Civil Society Infrastructure Ms. Alison Carlman In her role as Senior Unmarketing Manager, Alison is responsible for engaging the GlobalGiving community and for telling the stories of GlobalGiving and its partner projects. A Colorado native, Alison studied communication and multimedia design at Pepperdine University. She then lived in Africa for several years, working and volunteering with innovative non-profits, conducting research, and serving as a Kiva Fellow in Kenya. Alison earned her master's in community & development along with a postgraduate diploma in monitoring and evaluation from Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
Ms. Jennifer Elwood As the Vice President of Consumer Marketing & Fundraising, Jennifer and her team develop strategies and implement programs to maximize Individual Giving at the American Red Cross. Through online digital engagement, text, direct mail and phone marketing channels, the team seeks to acquire new donors, deepen relationships with existing donors and optimize long-term donor value. Consumer Marketing & Fundraising is also responsible for supporting organization-wide marketing campaigns, brand & product licensing for fundraising, and disaster relief fundraising. Jennifer joined the American Red Cross in 2009, and prior to that spent nearly a decade at American Express in Marketing and Business Development. Based in New York, London, Frankfurt, and Singapore, Jennifer has managed marketing teams globally to drive results in new product development, payment technology innovation, and luxury travel.
Ms. Shiori Okazaki Shiori Okazaki is the Communications Manager for USJC, working out of the Washington, DC Office. Ms. Okazaki's responsibilities include media relations, Member communications and managing Council messaging across all platforms. Before joining USJC in 2013, she worked as Information Officer at the Embassy of Japan in the U.S. for four years and was also press attache at the Embassy of Japan in the U.K. for two years. Ms. Okazaki grew up in Hawaii and Tokyo, and having a love for languages, has always wanted to help bridge the U.S. and Japan using communication. She has also worked as interpreter on many occasions. Ms. Okazaki holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College, a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University and a M.S. in Journalism, also from Columbia University.
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Ms. Mya Fisher Mya Fisher is a Program Manager, working out of the DC office. Her responsibilities include educational programs, primarily focusing on the portfolio of educational exchange programs under the TOMODACHI Initiative. Ms. Fisher brings to the Council more than ten years of professional international experience, particularly in the field of international education, managing and implementing international programs and supporting the students who participate in them. She spent two years as an Assistant Language Teacher in Kawasaki City, Japan as a participant on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. She served 10 years as a consultant to Youth for Understanding and managed a Freeman Asian Foundation grant, in addition to supporting both domestic and international students, as a study abroad advisor at Beloit College. She has also worked in in the Congressional Affairs Section at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. Ms. Fisher holds a B.A. from Williams College, an M.A. in International Education from New York University and a Ph.D. in Sociology, with a Minor in Globalizing Higher Education, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Mr. Will Heaton Will Heaton currently serves as Vice President of Network. In this role he is responsible for developing new business partnerships for the Council within the philanthropic sector and in the public and private sectors. Drawing upon his background in both the public and private sectors, Will works with an array or organizations and leaders all focused on achieving common goals. He is well regarded for his inclusive leadership style and his reputation as an enthusiastic contributor to the success of those around him. Prior to joining the Council on Foundations in 2009 Will held several leadership positions in the public and non-profit sectors including Chief of Staff in the United States House of Representatives. He has experience managing organizational change, speechwriting, board development, strategic planning and remains actively involved in a number of political and non-profit endeavors. Will lives in Alexandria, VA with his wife and son and is an avid runner and outdoorsman. He also enjoys cycling and commutes regularly to work via bicycle.
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Tuesday, February 24 - Module VI: Understanding Leadership Styles and the Importance of Global Skills and Networking Ms. Pilar Mendiola Fernandez Pilar Mendiola-Fernández serves as Chief International Officer and Senior Vice President for Advanced Leadership Programs and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the international division at TWC. Pilar is responsible for overseeing current and new internship programs for international students, developing strategies to raise funds for international student scholarships, implementing advanced leadership training initiatives like tailored leadership seminars and workshops for high profile international government leaders, and forging strong ties with international organizations based in Washington, D.C., and around the world. Pilar has 18 years of experience and has been responsible for creating and growing the international division and for designing and implementing major initiatives for TWC. Pilar continues to lead TWC's groundbreaking international programs, and today more than 3,700 international high potential students, young professionals and high profile officials from 107 countries have participated in the international programs. Pilar graduated with honors from the University of Americas-Puebla in Mexico. Pilar was born in Veracruz, Mexico and resides in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Fred Keaton Fred Keaton was appointed The Washington Centers Director of Human Resources on January 5th, 2009. Prior to coming to The Washington Center, Fred was Director of Human Resources and Staff Development for USATODAY newspaper, where he was responsible for Organizational Development, Management Training, Employee Relations, Diversity and Affirmative Action. Fred has over 20 years of experience as an internal and external organizational development consultant and management trainer in private industry and in the Federal Government. Fred also has over 20 years of experience as an adjunct professor of Organizational Development and Human Resources. He has taught in the graduate schools of Central Michigan University, Nyack College and the University of Maryland University College. Fred earned his Ed.D. from Western Michigan University in Educational Leadership. Fred earned his M.A. in Industrial Management from Central Michigan University and his B.A. in Economics from Howard University.
Ms. Jung Ran Lim Jung Ran Lim is Senior Director of International and Advanced Leadership Programs at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. She establishes strategic partnerships with universities and organizations abroad, develops and implements international initiatives and programs that are funded by corporations, foundations or foreign governments. Ms. Lim has been also involved in staff development and strategic planning for the organization. For the past ten years, she has represented The Washington Center at numerous conferences and universities where she provided lectures to various audiences including interns, students, internship supervisors, and professionals in both public and private sectors. Prior to joining The Washington Center, she worked in the fields of education, international trade law, and conference planning and also traveled to more than ten countries around the world for volunteer work. In addition to working at The Washington Center, Ms. Lim serves on the Board of the National Association of Asian American Professionals of DC (NAAAP-DC) and is a member of the Korean Women International Network (KOWIN). She also served on the Board of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC (YNPNdc) and of the Angels and Doves Foundation in the past. She received her B.A. from Hanyang University and M.A. from Yonsei University, Graduate School of International Studies.
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Mr. Yuuki Shinomiya One passionate professional is becoming the new Executive Director of ISC. Yuuki Shinomiya, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Japan, says that the partnership between the U.S. and Asia is near and dear to his heart.
Yuuki spent much of his childhood in Japan and returned to the United States as a Grew-Bancroft Scholarship, established in honor of the US Ambassador to Japan, Joseph C. Grew, to attend Oberlin College. Upon his completion of his B.A. he moved to Washington D.C. to pursue professional opportunities aimed at deepening international relations and partnership, particularly through public policy, trade promotion and cultural exchange. Most recently, Yuuki served as attorney-advisor with MetLife’s international business, helping support the company’s strategic positioning in all relevant political, regulatory and legislative areas. Prior to that, he served in the Office of Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-6). Yuuki is a member of the New York State Bar and the New Jersey Bar. He is also a keen yoga practitioner and triathlete.
Mr. Nicholas Carl Martin Nick Martin is an educator, technologist, and social entrepreneur with international peacebuilding and development expertise. He is the founder and president of TechChange, a Washington DC-based social enterprise that has developed a unique, scalable, and interactive model for technology training in international development. To date, TechChange has prepared over 2,000 alumni from over 100 countries to apply technology effectively and appropriately in response to global challenges. TechChange has also worked with a number of organizations including the World Bank, USAID, State Department and the UN Foundation to deliver custom online and hybrid courses to audiences around the world. The TechChanage model for technology training in international development has been featured in the New York Times, Economist, Fast Company, and a number of other publications.
Nick was selected as a 2013 PopTech Social Innovation Fellow and a 2009 International Youth Foundation Global Fellow for his work at the intersection of social change and technology. He is also an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University Elliott School where he teaches courses on technology for crisis response and mobile phones for international development. Nick received his BA with honors from Swarthmore College and holds an MA in Peace Education from the United Nations mandated University for Peace (UPEACE).
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Wednesday, February 25 - Module VII: Strengthening Individual Leadership and Goal-Setting Skills Ms. Cindy Demnitz Cynthia Demnitz joined CACI’s Learning and Development organization in 2007. She has over 25 years of consulting experience including training, retreat facilitation, leadership coaching, and team development. She enjoys coaching individuals and groups, and is available to work with CACI teams to create customized learning programs. Cynthia came to CACI as part of the acquisition of Acton Burnell in 2002, and worked with CACI clients on a variety of projects prior to joining the L&D team. She has presented at the American Society for Training and Development national and D.C. metro conferences, and authored a chapter on adult learning in the textbook Models and Strategies for Training Design, available on Books24x7. She has a MS degree in Organizational Development, a PMP® certification, is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and has a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University. She is certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and several other personality assessments. Cynthia came to CACI as part of the acquisition of Acton Burnell in 2002, and worked with CACI clients on a variety of projects prior to joining the L&D team. She has presented at the American Society for Training and Development national and D.C. metro conferences, and authored a chapter on adult learning in the textbook Models and Strategies for Training Design, available on Books24x7. She has a MS degree in Organizational Development, a PMP® certification, is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and has a Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University. She is certified to administer the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and several other personality assessments.
Mr. Kevin Nunley Kevin Nunley currently serves as Managing Director of Academic Internships, Federal Relations, Academic Seminars, and Student Services at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. Kevin oversees the Professional Development and Training for the Academic Staff at TWC and works with outside agencies in providing workshops and training sessions in the following areas: Diversity Enhancement, Communication and Conflict Mediation, Organizational Dynamics, Workplace Engagement, Leadership Development, Best Practices in Management, Emotional Intelligence, Holistic Leadership. Prior to this position, Kevin worked at Radford University in Southwest VA for 5 years as the Assistant Director of Residential Life and Faculty Advisor in the Student Affairs Division. He served as the advisor for Spectrum, the GLBTQA student organization, coordinated the Tunnel of Oppression, and developed and implemented Radford’s Safe Zone Program. Also, he worked with Roanoke College to implement and train their Safe Zone instructors and program. In addition, he serves on the speaker listing for diversity issues in the Roanoke County and for the DC Center on HIV/AIDs and Health Awareness. Kevin received his master’s degree in Biomedical Science with concentrations in anatomy, cell biology, and teratology at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. He obtained 3 bachelors in Biology, Chemistry, and Pre-medical science from Ferrum College.
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Friday, February 28 – Project Presentation Mr. Katsuichi Uchida Professional Appointments: 1977-1979 Assistant Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University 1979-1984 Associate Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University 1984-2004 Professor of Faculty of Law, Waseda University 2004- Professor of School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University 2004-2006 Dean, School of International Liberal Studies, Waseda University 2006- Vice-President for International Affairs, Waseda University Other Experience: Director for International Education Center and International Division, Waseda University Areas of Research: Japanese Civil Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, Housing and Urban Law, Civil jurisprudence, Social Law
Mr. Mike Smith Michael Smith was named president of The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars in December 2004. The Washington Center provides an integrated academic and work experience – for college credit – that prepares students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and professional achievement. Mike joined The Washington Center in 1976 when a staff of six served 300 students from 30 colleges, annually. Today, The Washington Center serves over 2,000 students, annually, from the U.S. and 28 countries, with a staff of 80. Fall Semester 2012 will marked a significant milestone: 50,000 Alumni have attended The Washington Center program. Mike has served in various capacities within the organization, including director of student services, vice president of administration and student life, vice president of operations, senior vice president, and executive vice president and chief operating officer, before his appointment as president.
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Organization Information*
KaBOOM! is a national non-profit dedicated to saving play for America's children. Kaboom!’s mission is to create great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities. Ultimately, we envision a place to play within walking distance of every child in America.
The play deficit is a complex problem that requires a multi-pronged solution. Our current programs center around our three major initiatives: building playgrounds, taking action for play, and mapping the state of play.
The Newseum — a 250,000-square-foot museum of news — offers visitors an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.
The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., between the White House and the U.S. Capitol and adjacent to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall.
The exterior’s unique architectural features include a 74-foot-high marble engraving of the First Amendment and an immense front wall of glass through which passers-by can watch the museum fulfill its mission of educating the public about the value of a free press in a free society and telling the stories of the world's important events in unique and engaging ways.
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States consisting of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Both representatives and senators are chosen through direct election. Members are affiliated to the Republican Party or to the Democratic Party, and only rarely to a third-party or as independents. Congress has 535 voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators. The members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms representing the people of a district. Congressional districts are apportioned to states by population using the United States Census results, provided that each state has at least one congressperson. Each state regardless of population has exactly two senators; at present there are 100 senators representing the 50 states. Each senator serves a six-year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election. Each staggered group of one-third of the senators are called 'classes'. No state of the United States has two senators from the same class.
*Organizations for site visits are in alphabetical order.
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The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries. Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. We have more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide. The World Bank Group provides low-interest loans, interest-free credits, and grants to developing countries. These support a wide array of investments in such areas as education, health, public administration, infrastructure, financial and private sector development, agriculture, and environmental and natural resource management. Some of our projects are co-financed with governments, other multilateral institutions, commercial banks, export credit agencies, and private sector investors. We also provide or facilitate financing through trust fund partnerships with bilateral and multilateral donors. Many partners have asked the Bank to help manage initiatives that address needs across a wide range of sectors and developing regions.
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The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars 1333 16th St. NW. Washington, DC. 20036 For more information contact [email protected] http://www.twc.edu Telephone: (001) 202.238.7900
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