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Reina Honda Gammarino

Kaneohe,HI

Summary

I'm a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania with an interest in law, foreign policy, and economics. I'm eager to work on climate and economic policy, with the hope of serving as a diplomat one day. Originally from Hawaii with family ties to Japan, I'm passionate about protecting the environment and strengthening ties across cultures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Director and Japan Research Lead

Indo-Pacific Undergraduate Forum
Philadelphia, PA
07.2026 - Current
  • Streamlined internal operations to improve organizational efficiency.
  • Oversaw recruitment processes and onboarding.
  • Led research division focused on U.S.-Japan relations.

Political Affairs Intern

US-Asia Institute
Washington, DC
06.2026 - 08.2026
  • Prepared materials for weekly congressional briefings on US-Asia relations.
  • Coordinated fellowship programs, congressional delegations, webinars, and policy events.
  • Distributed weekly news briefs to engage stakeholders and inform the public.

Founding Board Member

Pi Lambda Sigma University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
09.2025 - 05.2026
  • Helped revive Penn's only pre-professional fraternity focused on government and policy careers.
  • Coordinated networking sessions, social events, policy seminars, and travel retreats.
  • Obtained funding for club initiatives for club initiatives to enhance member engagement.

Sustainability Fellowship Teaching Assistant

Punahou School
Honolulu, HI
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supported sustainability fellowship aimed at promoting environmental awareness among high school students.
  • Organized panels and activities to provide insights on sustainability initiatives and career paths.

Intern

Office of US Senator Brian Schatz
Honolulu, HI
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Researched biotechnology policy, resulting in action memo presented to Senator Schatz.
  • Conducted community surveys yielding over 100 responses to guide constituent engagement.
  • Developed social media content and improved website functionality to boost public engagement.

Youth Policy Leader

Climate Future Forum
Honolulu, HI
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Co-organized annual youth climate forum at Hawaii State Capitol, engaging over 150 participants.
  • Led climate justice workshop emphasizing youth advocacy and environmental equity.
  • Promoted climate engagement through media appearances and outreach initiatives.

Hiroshima Peace Scholar

Japan-America Society of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Selected as peace ambassador in Hiroshima, Japan, to promote reconciliation efforts.
  • Researched and presented family wartime experiences at international peace forum.
  • Volunteered at Pearl Harbor, educating visitors on significance of paper cranes in peacebuilding.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
05-2028

Timeline

Operations Director and Japan Research Lead

Indo-Pacific Undergraduate Forum
07.2026 - Current

Political Affairs Intern

US-Asia Institute
06.2026 - 08.2026

Founding Board Member

Pi Lambda Sigma University of Pennsylvania
09.2025 - 05.2026

Sustainability Fellowship Teaching Assistant

Punahou School
06.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

Office of US Senator Brian Schatz
09.2023 - 05.2024

Hiroshima Peace Scholar

Japan-America Society of Hawaii
03.2023 - 08.2023

Youth Policy Leader

Climate Future Forum
10.2022 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

University of Pennsylvania
Reina Honda Gammarino