Declan Herrera
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Passionate about international affairs, highlighted through professional experience with a specific focus on China and technology. Works well with colleagues and students to create an inclusive and goal-oriented community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Associate
Hoover Institution
Stanford, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Research Associate for Dr. Elizabeth Economy in the US China and the World Program
- Article (Two Asias: Illiberal Regimes and Democratic Resistance) published in The Diplomat. “A Close Look at China’s Tech Playbook,” published in collaboration with Dr. Economy by the Hoover Press in “Defining Ideas.”
- Projects include background research for her book project on domestic polarization within China, research for a chapter in an anthology about China’s rise in frontier areas (arctic, space, deep seabed) and memos on current events and issues in both China’s domestic politics and the US-China relationship.
- Participated in a delegation to China focused on understanding the Chinese technology sector.
- Research Associate for Dr. Elizabeth Economy in the US China and the World Program.
Government Relations Intern
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Produced detailed notes and high-level analysis for staff on hearings related to the CHIPS and Science Act, semiconductor industry, and US-China relations.
- Analyzed and summarized guardrail comments on CHIPS and Science Act regulatory framework, delivering high-level summaries of industry concerns to senior staff.
- Enhanced technical understanding of semiconductors while improving written and oral communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Developed comprehensive understanding of domestic and international semiconductor industry to inform strategic discussions.
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international semiconductor industry.
Intern
Bay Area Council
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed restructuring plan for Bay Area Council China Initiative with presentation materials for Board of Directors.
- Collected feedback on policy initiatives aligned with Council's mission.
Intern
Asia Society Northern California
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Summarized speeches by national public officials and global thought leaders for Asia Society staff.
Intern
Office of Supervisor Aaron Peskin, City and County of San Francisco
San Francisco, USA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Translated Chinese media for office staff; reviewed scooter legislation to determine companies awarded rights to operate SF scooter rentals; assisted with general office tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Chinese Studies
Villanova University
Master of Public Affairs -
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ08-2026
Skills
- Research analysis
- Technical writing
- Project management
- Policy development
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
Foreign Policy For America (FP4A), Defense and Diplomacy Groups
Languages
Professional
Projects
Article, Two Asias: Illiberal Regimes and Democratic Resistance published in The Diplomat. A Close Look at China’s Tech Playbook, published in collaboration with Dr. Economy by the Hoover Press in Defining Ideas.
Timeline
Research Associate
Hoover Institution
07.2024 - Current
Government Relations Intern
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Bay Area Council
05.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Asia Society Northern California
05.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Office of Supervisor Aaron Peskin, City and County of San Francisco
05.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Chinese Studies
Villanova University
Master of Public Affairs -
Princeton University