Profiles of the Mansfield Fellows in Japan and Training in the United States

The Mansfield Fellows Training in the Japan, 2010-2011
		Jordan Gregg Heiber Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State OBJECTIVE: Examine Japan’s role as an economic leader in Asia and how it economically engages with its neighbors and in regional economic forums, such as APEC; gain firsthand insight into how bilateral and regional trade policies are developed in Japan.

		Rachelle Morgannette Johnson Senior Legislative Assistant, United States Senate OBJECTIVE: Attain an in-depth perspective on Japan’s approach to regional security, especially as it relates to defense priorities and spending, and gain an understanding of Japan’s approach to economic and humanitarian assistance.

		Taria Siobhan McAfee Attorney, Federal Aviation Administration OBJECTIVE: Gain firsthand understanding of Japan’s legal and legislative policies and processes that regulate its aviation and contractual systems; learn about Japan’s procurement of new aviation technologies, equipment, and software, and gain insight into the formation of aviation safety initiatives and agreements.

		Matthew Adam Poggi Economist, U.S. Department of Treasury OBJECTIVE: Develop an understanding of Japan’s fiscal and financial economic policy, especially its role in international financial policy through bilateral and multilateral fora and stabilization of financial markets.

		James Timothy Spillane Supervisory Traffic Management Coordinator, Federal Aviation Administration OBJECTIVE: Gain a firsthand understanding of the Japanese decision-making process and implementation of technology in developing its Next Generation Air Transportation System and its harmonizing efforts with adjacent Air Navigation System Providers.