International Affairs Japanese Language

MEGAN DELANEY

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EDUCATION

The George Washington University Washington, DC

Master of Arts in International Affairs (Asia Concentration), 3.95 GPA Class of 2025 Nanzan University Center for Japanese Studies Nagoya, Japan Japanese language course, Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Award Recipient June – August 2024 Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Asia Concentration) and English, 3.98 GPA Class of 2023 Sigo Falk Award for International Awareness and Citizenship, Anne Harris Aronson Prize in English, Excellence in Writing Award EXPERIENCE

Smithsonian Libraries & Archives Washington, DC

Assistant Librarian Intern September 2024 – May 2025

• Supported interlibrary loan (ILLiad), retrieving and delivering research materials in print and digital formats to libraries around the world.

• Proficient in WorldCat (OCLC) catalog to coordinate research and locate materials.

• Understanding of Library of Congress classification scheme and locating materials within library collections.

• Collected materials for Smithsonian and external researchers from the interdisciplinary collection of the Smithsonian Research Library Annex.

• Catalogued 600+ materials for the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage to support Smithsonian programming. U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Office of Taiwan Coordination Washington, DC Intern January 2024 – March 2024

• Drafted two Congressionally Mandated Reports to demonstrate successful progress toward U.S. Taiwan policy goals.

• Composed five concise action memos for principals reflecting office goals and equities in Department policy.

• Covered office press portfolio, wrote and cleared daily guidance for the Department Spokesperson’s Taiwan-related press inquiries.

• Organized pre-briefings and logistics for U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative’s fourth high-level dialogue meeting to develop education diplomacy.

• Served as primary PoC to arrange and execute a space and technology issues meeting with NASA, State Department, and 17 Taiwan interlocutors (up to the county magistrate level).

• Obtained Secret clearance, maintained discretion and classification requirements while working on sensitive foreign policy issues. Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) & Washington, DC U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON) Intern August 2023 - December 2023

• Organized CULCON 30 plenary session meeting briefing materials for government and private sector officials, including schedules, biographies, maps, and meeting agendas.

• Produced 750-word briefs for plenary session site visits (King Center, NCCHR), providing concise background for both American officials and visiting Japanese officials.

• Designed branded merchandise using Canva for U.S.-Japan officials to commemorate the event and extend thanks.

• Provided administrative support to supervisors, researching Japan policy areas as requested and providing weekly briefs.

• Wrote and disseminated press releases for JUSFC and CULCON events.

• Developed Regional Summits in North Carolina and Colorado to facilitate connections between underrepresented areas of the U.S. and Japan.

Chatham University Office of International Affairs Pittsburgh, PA Student Program Assistant October 2019 - April 2023

• Responded to inquiries via phone and email about applications and education abroad; served as first point of contact for stakeholders.

• Processed ~50 international students and scholars’ applications per year and oriented upon arrival in the United States.

• Created and guided 5 yearly tours of Pittsburgh sites and essentials for international students.

• Planned and advertised ten OIA programs and events per year, liaising with facilities management and catering teams.

• Created and guided 5 yearly tours of Pittsburgh sites and essentials for international students.

• Designed graphics using Canva and managed program social media (Facebook, Instagram, X). LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEERING

Students Finding Common Ground: US-China Collaborative Projects in an Era of Strategic Competition Washington, DC Participant January 2024 – May 2024

• Developed a project with two American and four Chinese partners addressing food waste on college campuses.

• Conducted field research at George Washington University and presented recommendations to mentors and leaders at the U.S.-China Education Trust.

Japan-America Society of Washington DC Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) Washington, DC Performing Arts Subcommittee Member December 2023 – April 2024

• Served as initial and continuing point of contact for twelve festival performers and ten volunteers, ranging from ages 5 to 70.

• Managed volunteers for stage set-up, maintenance, and removal over two festival days.

• Oversaw fifteen performances, responding to changing needs of performers to ensure smooth transitions and execution.

• Served as day-of contact with audiovisual staff, ensuring correct equipment and tech sheets for each performance. SKILLS

Language: English (native), Japanese (intermediate), Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Google Workspace, Canva, Hootsuite, WordPress, Tableau, R, Adobe Photoshop, SurveyMonkey

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