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Reina Gammarino

Honolulu,HI

Summary

International relations student passionate about driving systemic change in climate change and technology policy. Well-versed in teaching, advocacy, and event planning. Interested in pursuing a career in Japan-U.S. relations and international law.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainability Fellowship Teaching Assistant

Punahou School
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assigned homework
  • Organized books and materials
  • Accompanied students on field trips

Founder

Students Advocates for Responsible Technology
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Testified in support of equitable AI and biometrics policy at the Hawaii State Legislature
  • Discussed technology policy with students and legislators

Web Designer

Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Regularly updated the Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition's website with the Coalition's activities
  • Advocated for equitable climate policy

Intern

Office of Senator Brian Schatz
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Collaborated with other interns on the office's communications and community surveys
  • Wrote an action memo on NCBI policy

Event Organizer

Climate Future Forum
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Reached out to legislators to coordinate guest speakers for a youth climate summit at the Hawaii State Capitol
  • Increased event attendance by appearing on Code Green with Howard Wiig
  • Led a workshop on climate justice

Hiroshima Peace Scholar

Japan-America Society of Hawaii
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Shared family wartime experiences at a peace summit in Hiroshima
  • Discussed how to promote peace with Japanese students and atomic bomb survivors
  • Shared my experience with over two thousand people at my high school, as well as appeared on Hawaii's KZOO radio station

Villars Fellow

Villars Institute
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • One of ten representing Hawaii at the Villars Institute Summit in Geneva
  • Learned from professionals in sustainability-related fields
  • Discussed and collaborated on projects relating to climate change and systems thinking

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05-2028

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Open-mindedness
  • Computer skills
  • Relationship building
  • Calm and patient demeanor

Accomplishments

  • Short story published by Hoʻolana Publishing
  • Recipient of UPenn named scholarship

Languages

Japanese
Full Professional

Extracurricular activities

  • The Penn Review Literary Magazine
  • Japanese Student Association (JSA)
  • Meditation and Buddhism Club
  • Running Club
  • POLIS Pre-Government Society

Interests

  • Tennis
  • Music
  • Card magic

Timeline

Sustainability Fellowship Teaching Assistant

Punahou School
06.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

Office of Senator Brian Schatz
09.2023 - 04.2024

Founder

Students Advocates for Responsible Technology
06.2023 - 05.2024

Villars Fellow

Villars Institute
04.2023 - 06.2023

Hiroshima Peace Scholar

Japan-America Society of Hawaii
03.2023 - 08.2023

Web Designer

Hawaii Youth Climate Coalition
10.2022 - 05.2024

Event Organizer

Climate Future Forum
10.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania

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