Message for high school students

Prior to joining academia, I worked at the UN, a research institute, and private companies in the U.S. and Japan. I have degrees in Political Science, Public Policy and Social Work. Looking back now, I believe that these diverse academic and work experiences have helped me look for innovative solutions to social problems. Our rapidly changing world requires the development of innovative social welfare policies, programs, and approaches to tackle the global challenges such as poverty, inequality, population aging, and natural disasters as you can find in the SDGs. The school offers an exceptional learning environment in which students can gain knowledge and skills that they need to be leaders and creative thinkers in today’s complex world. I hope you will join this unique academic community that will provide you with a plethora of experiences for personal growth. Let us try to make the world more sustainable and inclusive!