Jenny A. Kai

Experience

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  Anti-Defamation League

  Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Civil Rights Intern

  • Facilitated classroom workshops on implicit bias and hate as Certified Peer Trainer.• Awarded the ADL Lashinsky Leadership Award, March 2007.• National ADL Youth Mission, Delegate November 2006.• “Youth Speaker” at VIP Fundraising Dinners and Board Meetings.

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  United Nations

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Program & Project Manager (Manhattan Multicultural/UN)

  Coordinated summer program at the UN/ UNICEF centered on multicultural and interfaith dialogue for diverse youth. • Supervised and trained 5 interns.• Managed delegate recruitment and interview process.• Represented the organization at UN meetings and conferences and developed partnerships with organizations, secondary schools and institutions of higher education in New York City.• Maintained social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, etc.Coordinated “Interfaith Youth Conference” Side-Event, United Nations• Single-handedly enlisted 200+ attendees. • Facilitated Youth Panel as “Youth Moderator” and acted as event MC.• Recruited high-level keynote speakers in Government and Non-Profit.• Edited event program, speeches, and letters of support.• Wrote press releases following event.Coordinated a community workshop at the Museum of Tolerance, NYC, for marginalized youth and their families on bullying, racism, and stereotypes. Show less

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  International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES)

  Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Youth Representative to the United Nations

  • Participated in a variety of UN meetings weekly as IUAES youth representative. • Attended High-Level Meetings and committee meetings on Youth, Child Rights, Disability, HIV/ AIDS, Sustainability, Energy, and more.• Advocated for the participation of youth in all high-level forums at the UN.

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  Kirkland & Ellis LLP

  Jul 2012 - Jan 2014

  Practice Assistant

  • Provided legal and administrative assistance to attorneys by reviewing legal documents, compiling binders, entering time entries, preparing expense reports, coordinating conference room and travel arrangements for trial.• Assisted senior partners and associates in Restructuring, Corporate, Litigation, IP Litigation, Tax, and Trust and Estates departments.

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  Mintz Levin

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  Intellectual Property Paralegal

  • Prepared and filed Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applications and national phase patent applications, while adhering to the rules and requirements of the specific country.• Prepared 50+ letters to clients and foreign associates weekly regarding filing deadlines.• Worked closely with attorneys, clients and foreign associates to remind them of deadlines, obtain instructions and meet filing deadlines.

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  Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) / Cultural Ambassador

  Sponsored by the Japanese Ministries of Culture, Education, and Foreign Affairs, the program aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike.• Conducted and designed English classes in 16 Junior High Schools and Kindergartens. • Participated in JET Skills Conferences to discuss current teaching methods and education policies in Japan and propose innovative ways to strengthen Foreign language education. • Served as cultural ambassador for the US on a grassroots level by volunteering in JETNET events, which help strengthen relationships between ALTs and the citizens of Nara. • Led and organized an bi-monthly English reading program at the local community Koriyama Library. Show less

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  Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Policy Consultant

  • Designed and led an independent study with a team on the impact of flexible working arrangements and innovative technologies on work life balance and fertility in Singapore.• Conducted literature review and collected 150+ survey data and interviews from Small and Medium Enterprises and Multinational Corporations, the public sector, and non-governmental organizations.• Engaged in quantitative and qualitative research to provide policy recommendations in a comprehensive paper, which was presented at a final academic forum. Show less

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  United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Data and Information Management Intern, Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts Branch

  • Monitored humanitarian crises and delivery of UNFPA services across 150+ field offices including gender-based violence prevention initiatives, family planning, dignity kits, and safe birth supplies.• Produced content including Situation Reports, Fact Sheets, Briefs and Infographics on countries experiencing humanitarian crises for stakeholders. • Managed and re-vamped UNFPA’s global data collection tool through questionnaire/survey development and focus group discussion analysis with country offices.• Supported Chief of Section including preparing talking points and revising donor proposals. Show less

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  APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

  Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

  Researcher Intern, Policy Support Unit

  • Co-published a report on key challenges facing remote areas in development and integration within the APEC region via a multidisciplinary approach to literature review and proposed solutions.• Provided mid-term review assessment of structural reform in APEC member states by analyzing quantitative indicators across 19 member states around areas including connectivity, open trade and inclusive economic growth.• Conducted research on Women Entrepreneurs in Tourism throughout APEC region. Findings presented at the APEC Policy Partnership meeting on Women and the Economy. Show less

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  Speyside Group

  Apr 2019 - Jan 2020

  International Consultant

  Speyside is a public policy and communications consultancy with teams on-the-ground across Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. The firm supports multinational companies and large foreign investors with market entry and expansion, managing corporate profile, reputation, stakeholder relations, and political & regulatory issues. Expertise in emerging markets.• Monitored global political, economic and regulatory trends and prepared intelligence briefs in key industries - technology, infrastructure, energy, healthcare, and investment.• Supported Chairman and CEO in setting new business sales meetings globally by developing strategic target account lists and outreach. Established firmwide new business best practices.• Prepared client materials including proposals, presentations, and insights.• Managed internal and external communications including social media and quarterly newsletters. Show less

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  Global Shapers Community

  May 2019 - May 2024

  Global Shaper

  An initiative of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young leaders working together to address local, regional and global challenges. With more than 7,000 members, the Global Shapers Community spans 427 city-based hubs in 156 countries. In each city, teams of Shapers self-organize to create projects that address the local needs of their community while meeting global challenges.

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  Asia Society

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

  Senior Program Officer, Asia Society Policy Institute

  • Led and managed trade and economic project initiatives for ASPI on topics including U.S.-Asia trade relations, multilateral trade frameworks, supply chains, and women’s empowerment. • Conducted research on key trade policy issues and produced issue papers, briefs, and op-eds for the Managing Director and Vice President of the D.C. office in preparation for public speaking and media engagements.• Spearheaded, designed and launched the creation of a novel, interactive, Indo-Pacific supply chains mapping tool as well as outreach to prospective partners for collaboration/feedback on the product. • Oversaw project management logistics and implementation including budgeting, timeline management, grant writing, and event coordination. • Managed the D.C. office's internship program, intern training and oversight. Show less

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  Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association

  Oct 2022 - now

  Senior Manager of Government and Public Affairs

  • Analyzing key trade and foreign policy, geopolitics, U.S. legislation, and industry trends (e.g.- trade policy, economic security issues, U.S.-China, supply chains, transition to electrification, etc.) and drafting regular reporting and analysis for Tokyo headquarters. • Developing government affairs strategy, messaging, and conducting stakeholder outreach with federal government, Congress, think tanks, and other third party stakeholders for the Washington office.• Spearheading strategy, design, and execution of JAMA USA's annual member delegation from Tokyo to the U.S. • Developing public relations and external communications products and materials. Show less