Asuka Kobayashi
About Asuka Kobayashi
Asuka Kobayashi is an intern with extensive academic and professional experience in public policy and international affairs. She has studied at prestigious institutions such as Sciences Po, 東京大学, and Columbia University, and has held various internships at organizations including the World Economic Forum and Human Rights Watch.
Work at World Economic Forum
Asuka Kobayashi has been working as an intern at the World Economic Forum since 2016. This role has allowed her to engage with global leaders and contribute to discussions on pressing international issues. Her position at the Forum is based in Tokyo, Japan, where she has gained valuable experience in international relations and policy-making.
Education and Expertise
Asuka Kobayashi has a diverse educational background. She studied at 慶應義塾大学, where she earned a degree in Political Science from 2012 to 2016. She participated in an exchange program at Sciences Po in 2014-2015. She completed her Master of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in 2018. Additionally, she holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from 東京大学, obtained from 2016 to 2018.
Background
Asuka Kobayashi has held various internships and positions that have shaped her career. She worked as a research intern at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Myanmar for two months in 2015. She also interned at the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP UNESCO) in Tokyo for three months in 2015. Her early work experience includes a role as a barista at Starbucks from 2012 to 2013.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her internship at the World Economic Forum, Asuka Kobayashi is currently a research intern at Human Rights Watch, where she has been involved since 2016. She also works as a research assistant at Object of Null (ON) in Tokyo, contributing to various research projects. Her roles reflect her commitment to international development and human rights.
Previous Experience in Education
Asuka Kobayashi has experience in education, having worked as an English teacher at YUBU CAMP for two months in 2016. This role allowed her to engage with students and enhance their language skills, further diversifying her professional background.