Experienced Journalist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the writing, public radio and editing industry. Skilled in Journalism, Print and Radio Writing, Radio Production, Content and Copy Editing. Special expertise and interest in Russia, Japan, Jewish affairs, tennis. Strong media and communication professional graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Indiana University Bloomington and George Washington University National Law Center. Languages: native English, fluent Russian, intermediate Italian. Author of forthcoming TATTERED KIMONOS IN JAPAN: REMAKING LIVES FROM MEMORIES OF World War II (University of Alabama Press, December, 2023).Website: www.robertrandauthor.com