-PhD student in the Department of Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Training to become a counseling psychologist while contributing to causes related to social justice through outreach programs, clinical work and research. -4 years of experience providing peer counseling services to a diverse population of non-Japanese expatriates living in Mie Prefecture, Japan. Track record of providing support for individuals exhibiting symptoms of depression, anxiety, cultural fatigue, and self-harm/suicidal thinking. Experience working with individuals from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and a high degree of sensitivity to issues surrounding race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. -Extensive experience in both Japanese to English and English to Japanese translation of materials covering a wide array of topics including, but not limited to: diplomatic correspondence, tourism, disaster prevention and preparedness, multiculturalism, and education. -Extensive experience in both Japanese to English and English to Japanese interpretation in a variety of settings and formats including diplomatic meetings, sporting events and business events. -Proficiency in cultural code switching and familiarity with differences between American and Japanese customs and communication styles.-Passionate about the mental health needs of marginalized populations and committed to working towards social justice for ethnic and sexual minorities.
Listed skills include Japanese Culture, Japanese To English, English To Japanese, Peer Support, and 7 others.