Michaela Nakayama Shapiro Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Focusing on censorship, leading A19’s engagement at ICANN

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Coordinate and support the delivery of projects and advocacy and engagement activities that seek to shape the digital policy landscape at the international level. This includes working on the design, development and implementation of advocacy strategies, coordinating and supporting direct engagement in global forums, as well as developing capacity-building resources in collaboration with partners in the field. External communication of policy landscapes and processes as well as… Show more Coordinate and support the delivery of projects and advocacy and engagement activities that seek to shape the digital policy landscape at the international level. This includes working on the design, development and implementation of advocacy strategies, coordinating and supporting direct engagement in global forums, as well as developing capacity-building resources in collaboration with partners in the field. External communication of policy landscapes and processes as well as representation of GPD at key forums are also a part of this position. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Proactively monitor external developments in key areas of interest to GPD and partners; conduct research on a range of policy topics, including opportunities for CSO input into AI policies and policy processes at the international level; facilitate stakeholder engagement at international forums, represent the Global Engagement & Advocacy team at external events; draft relevant content including briefing materials for coordination meetings; provide logistical and project support

London, England, United Kingdom

Compiled briefing reports on key issues impacting the transatlantic relationship, with a focus on the European Union and the United States, which included drafting and editing a policy brief on the future of transatlantic relations that was published on the Atlantic Council website. Monitored local and international media to draft the organization's newsletter covering President Biden's trip to Europe, the immigration crisis on Lithuania's border with Belarus, the state of policies… Show more Compiled briefing reports on key issues impacting the transatlantic relationship, with a focus on the European Union and the United States, which included drafting and editing a policy brief on the future of transatlantic relations that was published on the Atlantic Council website. Monitored local and international media to draft the organization's newsletter covering President Biden's trip to Europe, the immigration crisis on Lithuania's border with Belarus, the state of policies regulating transatlantic data transfers, and the outcome of the regional elections in France, among other seminal issues. Organized and managed the logistics - including drafting the invitations and tracking RSVPs - for a series of virtual roundtable discussion sessions with high-level private sector leaders and public officials. Other responsibilities included: drafting a series of tweets on transatlantic data transfer regulations and compiling in-depth country reports for the team's senior leadership in preparation for trips abroad, among other administrative, program management, and research work. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Selected for a highly-competitive public policy fellowship based in New York City. I was placed at the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, working directly with the Chief of Staff.At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was nominated by Commissioner del Castillo to serve as a Project Manager on the Mayor’s Racial Inclusion & Equity Task Force’s Subcommittee on the Needs of Undocumented Workers and Families. As a project manager, I drafted and edited policy recommendations… Show more Selected for a highly-competitive public policy fellowship based in New York City. I was placed at the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, working directly with the Chief of Staff.At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was nominated by Commissioner del Castillo to serve as a Project Manager on the Mayor’s Racial Inclusion & Equity Task Force’s Subcommittee on the Needs of Undocumented Workers and Families. As a project manager, I drafted and edited policy recommendations, coordinated information dissemination, and ensured the team met all project deadlines. Show less

Creil, Hauts-De-France, France

Served as an English language assistant through the Teaching Assistant Program in France based at three elementary schools in the town of Creil, France.

Evanston, Il

Awarded the position of a fellow in the History department, working on a current member of the department’s research project. The Leopold Fellowship provides a small group of undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in complex historical research through long-term research projects in collaboration with University professors.

Evanston, Il

Supervised and managed the Directors of Fundraising, Social media/PR, and Entertainment

Evanston, Il

Led a team of 5 on developing and directing all fundraising efforts in collaboration with a variety of student groups. NU Relay for Life was recognized nationally for its outstanding growth in fundraising, ranking as the top per capita income student-run event in 2017 for successfully raising over $92,000 in 2016 and over $115,000 in 2017 for the American Cancer Society surpassing our event goal of $100,000.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a summer intern, I conducted research in French contributing to a report on the international state of affairs regarding Antisemitism that the President of the organization presented to the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE). I also analyzed State Department Religious Freedom Reports, wrote a series of editorials for the organization’s blog, and compiled and edited the organization’s monthly newsletter.

Greater New York City Area

As an intern in the Sex Offender Management Bureau, I reviewed and redacted hundreds of pages of psychiatric and police records concerning sex offense cases. I also studied civil court proceedings, and conducted research on Article X of Mental Hygiene Law in NYC.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History (Honors) And Psychology, 3.9, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Relay for Life of Northwestern, Student Advisory Committee for Commencement 2018, Delta Zeta Sorority, Dance.

Msc Global Politics With Distinction, International/Global Studies

Coursework: -International Institutions -International Migration & Immigration Management -European Politics & Policy: International.

Art History, Political Science

Served as the first Northwestern University student to participate in a direct exchange program with the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle.