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

William R. Golike

International Trade Specialist, Office of the Pacific Basin, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

OBJECTIVE: Develop a deeper understanding of Japan’s economic and trade priorities, including Japan’s role in regional trade groupings and how the Japanese government is working through these organizations to improve economic relations; examine the Japanese government’s decision-making in providing aid and trade capacity building to less developed countries in Southeast Asia

Sema D. Hashemi

International Policy Analyst, Office of the Commissioner/Office of International Programs, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

OBJECTIVE: Gain a firsthand understanding of the Japanese regulatory system related to public health, in order to assist with international cooperative public health activities and be a resource to the FDA in the future.

James L. Hathaway

International Leadership Exchange Specialist, East Asia, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, East Asia and the Pacific Public Diplomacy Bureau, U.S. Department of State

OBJECTIVE: Examine Japan’s perspective on positive engagement and confidence-building measures among the United States, Japan, and China; explore U.S.-Japan-China economic and political cooperation and dialogues.

Dawn N. Kawasaki

International Trade Specialist, Manufacturing and Services/Office of Materials and Machinery, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce

OBJECTIVE: Attain an in-depth perspective on Japan’s trade policy, particularly with developing nations; cultivate U.S.-Japan business relationships, and gain insight into Japan’s social and economic policies in developing countries. 

R. Logan Sturm

International Economist, International Affairs/Office of International Trade,
U.S. Department of the Treasury

OBJECTIVE: Develop an insiders’ perspective on Japan’s financial diplomacy in Asia, both bilaterally and through regional organizations; learn about Japan’s economic foreign policy making process toward China and India; explore the general process by which Japan’s domestic policies are formulated. 

The Mansfield Fellows Training in the United States,

2007-2008

Jay Biggs, Trade Analyst – Senior Analyst for Asia Pacific Regulation, Office of Health and Consumer Goods, International Trade Administration, United States Department of Commerce

Cory Hanna, Major, Operations Support Flight Commander, United States Air Force

K. Ken Ishimaru, Research Specialist, United States Department of Energy

Michael D. Panzera, Trial Attorney, United States Department of Justice

Jemelyn Tayco, Asia Pacific Regional Specialist, United States Department of Defense

Anthony Waller, Tenant Representative, Office of the Chief Architect, Public Buildings Service,U.S. General Services Administration