Shino Yokotsuka
About Shino Yokotsuka
Shino Yokotsuka is a research assistant at the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a PhD in Global Governance and Human Security and has extensive experience in research, teaching, and mediation.
Current Role at UMass Boston
Shino Yokotsuka serves as a Research Assistant at the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to various research initiatives and projects. Her role involves collaborating with faculty and stakeholders to promote effective public engagement and collaboration in Massachusetts.
Previous Experience at UMass Boston
Prior to her current position, Shino Yokotsuka worked at the University of Massachusetts Boston in various capacities. She was a Graduate Teaching Fellow for four months in 2020 and served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2019 for eight months. Additionally, she interned at the Massachusetts Office of Public Collaboration from 2020 to 2021 and was a Graduate Research Assistant from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Background
Shino Yokotsuka obtained her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Global Governance and Human Security from the University of Massachusetts Boston, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. She also holds multiple Master of Arts degrees in Political Science, Conflict Resolution, and International Relations from Ohio University and the University of Delaware, respectively. Her undergraduate degree is in International/Global Studies from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Research and Publications
Shino Yokotsuka has published research titled 'Embracing Religious Freedom?: A Battle Over Public School Prayer in USA and Japan' in the Oxford Journal of Law and Religion. Her research interests focus on the rights of religious minorities, stemming from her experiences as a Christian minority in Japan. She has also completed extensive mediation training, enhancing her expertise in conflict resolution.
Facilitation and Training
In addition to her academic and research roles, Shino Yokotsuka has been involved with Soliya as a facilitator since 2019 and currently holds a position in Quality Control & Evaluations. She has received advanced facilitation training from Soliya, endorsed by UN Habitat, which equips her to facilitate dialogues between students from different cultural backgrounds, particularly between Western and predominantly Muslim societies.