Jessica Leclair Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Cambridge, M

Translated from Japanese to English and edited "Open Architecture for the People: Housing Development in Post-War Japan (Routledge Research in Architecture)" by Shuichi Matsumura, Professor in the Graduate School of Engineering at Tokyo University.From the Acknowledgements: "The English translations of the above individuals were good, but it was Ms. Jessica LeClair who made those drafts into truly excellent English. Ms. LeClair also translated Chapter 6. Ms. LeClair lives in the United States and has no formal training in architecture. However, she read other Japanese writings of mine and came to my office in 2018 to ask many interesting questions in Japanese. I appreciated her for her high level of interest in Japanese houses and architecture, as well as her wonderful Japanese ability. As soon as we met for the first time, I asked if she could support our translation of this book into English. Fortunately, her reply was "yes." The English translation took longer than I expected, but thanks to Ms. LeClair, I was able to express exactly what I wanted to say in natural English. I am grateful to her from the bottom of my heart."

Boston, Ma

- Created biweekly newsletter of curated Japan-related events in the Boston area. Publish to email list of over 7,000 recipients.- Designed promotional materials, including posters, flyers, and brochures. Contribute to website design.- Contributed to the organization's mission of promoting cultural, business, and academic exchange between Japan and Boston.

New York, Ny

- Communicated regarding programs, including the annual "Onigiri Action" social good campaign and the Wa-Shokuiku curriculum through email, social media, and website- Created supporting materials, including lesson plans, slides, and press releases- Forged new partnerships with organizations and schools to boost engagement

Kyoto, Japan

- Researched and wrote promotional materials on affiliated Japanese artisans - Initiated partnership with Williams College to create new undergraduate student travel course featuring visits to private artisan studios in Kyoto

Santa Barbara, California Area

Provided support for undergraduate psychology courses at UC Santa Barbara. - Prepared lectures and presented course materials- Guided groups of students to conduct their own original research- Graded homework, papers, and examsOn student evaluations, consistently scored above university average for: helpfulness, clear responses to questions, and ability to establish rapport with studentsCourses include: Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Social Psychology, Brain and Behavior, and Cultural Psychology.

I joined the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences to better understand the science behind the cultural differences I observed living in Japan. I collaborated with researchers from Kyoto University, Kobe University, Tokyo University, and at Yonsei University. I managed ambitious research projects from beginning to end.Additional experience:CO-FOUNDER, GoPSY Graduate Club, Santa Barbara, CA (Jan 2015 – June 2017)LEAD TA & PANEL MEMBER, Teaching Associates Advisory Program (Dec 2014 – June 2017)FINANCE COMMITTEE, Beyond Academia 2017 (Aug 2015 – May 2016)CHAIR, Psychology Mini-Conference (Sept 2014 – May 2015)EVENT LEAD, Hafu Film Screening and Panel Discussion (Mar 2015)

Santa Bar

Supported marketing efforts to launch THE MORPH, the first ever collapsible foam roller, funded by successful 2015 KickStarter campaign with over $65,000 pledged.- Created system for posting media featuring THE MORPH to capture content and increase readability- Contributed to strategy for social media marketing to increase brand visibility

Torrance, Ca

Developed online marketing to expand Japanese matcha business in the U.S. - Created and implemented influencer marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness- Continuously monitored and engaged on social media to ensure positive brand image- Championed creation of social media scheduling system to boost productivity

Los Angeles, Ca

Provided editorial support and marketing insights for online Japan publication- Edited articles for grammar, clarity, and consistent style- Transcribed interview with Ming Ma, a Sherpa who has climbed Mt. Everest 10 times- Researched and wrote questions for interview with Asian-American actor Alan Muraoka

Greater Boston Area

Created marketing for cross-cultural collaborative events between Japan and U.S.- Managed junior marketing team members for website renewal project- Established survey procedures for events to gain insights and improve satisfaction- Wrote and distributed press releases for events

Kyoto, Japan

Awarded $10,000 for 2015 National Science Foundation’s East Asian and Pacific Summer Program (20% admittance rate, 60 students selected each year) to Kyoto University Kokoro Research Center.Research on Personal InsultsI conducted research to understand how Japanese people respond when personally insulted. Through discussion with native Japanese people, I also tried to understand when and how people insult each other. I learned that one of the earliest insults used by Japanese elementary school children is "Your mom has a belly button that sticks out."Data-Driven Blog Showcasing Experiences of CohortI published results from weekly surveys to weave a tapestry of graphs, maps, and word clouds that capture our collective group experience in Japan. Through direct emailing, I recruited nearly 90% participation generating over 400 survey responses.

Awarded $40,000 for 2010-2011 Fulbright Japan (<10% admittance rate, 6 students selected per year).Plankton and Widlife ResearchI worked with a team of international and Japanese researchers at Kyoto University. I researched how plankton populations change each season in Lake Biwa, one of the oldest freshwater lakes in the world. I met and interviewed researchers involved in wildlife research to understand the role of zoos and aquariums in conservation efforts.EditorI was selected as co-editor for the Fulbright Fellow Handbook, a manual to life and work in Japan.

Japanese Language

Activities and Societies: Administered by Stanford University. Full-time advanced Japanese language study at 10-month intensive program.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Social Psychology With Focus On Cultural Influences

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Japanese, Biology