W. Lonnie Ding-Everson Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

-Research Topic: A New Front in a Diplomatic War?: U.S. Local Government as Battlegrounds for Korea-Japan Politics

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Conducted research on North Korean human rights issues, including monitoring Japanese media for reports on human rights in North Korea-Supported lobbying efforts for passage of United Nations resolutions calling for accountability and action on human rights abuses in North Korea

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Conducted research on entities involved in illicit actives related to weapons proliferation, including proliferation of missiles, chemical weapons, nuclear weapons, and general military hardware-Compiled research into concise reports for inclusion in the Risk Report database used by companies and governments to screen business transactions

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

-Drafted, reviewed, and provided commercial and legal advice on long-term multi-million dollar service contracts for power plants around the world-Negotiated power systems service contracts with customers from various countries-Developed strategies, including cost calculation and risk analysis, for winning projects

Tokyo, Japan

-Taught language lessons geared towards Ainu children and families on a biweekly basis-Developed lesson plans for students to encourage revival of an endangered language in a modern context-Researched and analyzed various aspects of Ainu language and culture

Tokyo, Japan

-Managed the renowned indigenous performance group “AINU REBELS” mixing traditional Ainu song and dance with modern popular music and culture-Organized performances and events, arranging and managing logistics for tours-Acted as a representative for the group in liaising with members of the media, government, event organizers, etc.

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

-Operated and implemented programs for UN-recognized network of local governments and organizations in the Asia-Pacific focusing on international development through city-to-city technical cooperation-Developed projects and programs, managed their budgets, and conducted logistics and communications for their implementation

Jung-Gu, Ulsan, Korea

-Taught English as native speaker at all-boys secondary school in Korea-Acted as cultural ambassador to spread understanding and respect for the United States through English communication-Developed lesson plans and English teaching curricula for students

Cambridge, Massachusetts

-Chaired coalition of cultural organizations on campus, coordinating various student interests and acting as representative to administration and faculty-Organized numerous cultural events and put forth series of proposed initiatives to encourage diversity on campus, several of which were adopted by the school administration

Master Of Science In Foreign Service, Global Politics And Security

Activities and Societies: Hoya Circles (President), Hoyas United in Graduate Service (Treasurer), Georgetown Asia Pacific.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government

Activities and Societies: Japan Society (President), Asian American Brotherhood (Director of Public Relations), Han Ma-Eum Korean Drum.