Profiles of the Mansfield Fellows in Japan and Training in the United States

The Mansfield Fellows in Japan, 2009-2010

		Janet Won Cho Asia Pacific Regional Specialist, United States Department of Defense OBJECTIVE: Gain a firsthand understanding of Japan's defense policies toward North Korea and how Japan develops these policies; learn about Japan's perspective on bilateral defense cooperation with South Korea and trilateral defense cooperation with the United States.

		Michael Louis Clark Fishery Management Specialist, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United States Department of Commerce OBJECTIVE: Attain an in-depth perspective on Japan's domestic fisheries management, especially policies related to Total Allowable Catch limits, fish quota monitoring, recreational fisheries, managing commercial fishing efforts, and fisheries law enforcement.

		Patrick Robert Hollen Captain, United States Navy OBJECTIVE: Develop a deeper understanding of Japan's internal security/defense policy development process, especially civilian security/defense policymaking architecture and the interagency cooperation process.

		Douglas Ryan Jacobson International Trade Specialist, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce OBJECTIVE: Examine Japan's international trade policy development process; gain an in-depth understanding of how Japan embraces globalization through export promotion, foreign direct investment and the regulatory framework on imports.

		Elizabeth Curtis Machek Community Planner, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, United States Department of Transportation OBJECTIVE: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Japan's transportation system and its regulation, particularly related to innovative responses to demographic change and needs; learn about the roles of local, prefectural, and national government agencies in transportation.
The Mansfield Fellows Training in the Japan, 2010-2011
		Jordan Gregg Heiber Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State OBJECTIVE: Examine Japan’s role as an economic leader in Asia and how it economically engages with its neighbors and in regional economic forums, such as APEC; gain firsthand insight into how bilateral and regional trade policies are developed in Japan.

		Rachelle Morgannette Johnson Senior Legislative Assistant, United States Senate OBJECTIVE: Attain an in-depth perspective on Japan’s approach to regional security, especially as it relates to defense priorities and spending, and gain an understanding of Japan’s approach to economic and humanitarian assistance.

		Taria Siobhan McAfee Attorney, Federal Aviation Administration OBJECTIVE: Gain firsthand understanding of Japan’s legal and legislative policies and processes that regulate its aviation and contractual systems; learn about Japan’s procurement of new aviation technologies, equipment, and software, and gain insight into the formation of aviation safety initiatives and agreements.

		Matthew Adam Poggi Economist, U.S. Department of Treasury OBJECTIVE: Develop an understanding of Japan’s fiscal and financial economic policy, especially its role in international financial policy through bilateral and multilateral fora and stabilization of financial markets.

		James Timothy Spillane Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinator, Federal Aviation Administration OBJECTIVE: Gain a firsthand understanding of the Japanese decision-making process and implementation of technology in developing its Next Generation Air Transportation System and its harmonizing efforts with adjacent Air Navigation System Providers.