Clare O.

Hubbard
hubbarco@gmail.com (313) 300-0367
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY______________________________________________________________________
Korea Economic Institute Washington, DC Associate Director of Programs and Internship Coordinator
October 2013-Present
Reporting directly to the President & CEO of KEI, I oversee all programs, conduct research and writing for KEI
projects and blogs for The Peninsula, and supervise interns. My responsibilities range from maintaining and
coordinating program schedules to assisting in website maintenance and making sure KEI staff are on task with their
program outputs. Specifics include:
Writing blogs, articles, and papers for internal and external sources on all things East Asian Identity
Editing KEI reports which are distributed to ministries of the Korean Embassy, think-tanks, and Asia experts
Managing logistics for all KEI programs including: University Programs, Academic Symposium, Academic
Paper Series, Future of Korea, Korean American Day, and Ambassadors Dialogues
Quickly builds expertise in developing Korean issues to draft briefs, talking points, reports
Working with external partners and staff to ensure successful execution of all programs
Website maintenance: updating content for events, KEI news, and blogs
Experience with: drupal, icontact, wordpress, weebly, tumblr, twitter, facebook, instagram
Selecting each class of interns and providing guidance and professional development programs for KEI
interns. This includes the output of Daily Press each work-day morning
Ongoing attendance at Korean language classes through the Korean Embassy

Macmillan New Ventures New York, NY Executive Assistant
J anuary 2013-October 2013
Promoted MNV initiatives and events via Macmillan USA inter-office and social media sites
Researched and reported on up-and-coming innovative educational products that increase students
understanding of real world skills
Maintained a superior level of professionalism pertaining to sensitive/confidential information regarding
acquisitions and employee personal information
Organized inter-office events such as the engineering Learn & Lunch, Campus TALKS, and company social
gatherings
Managed and improved office environment
Scheduled, coordinated, and organized calendars and social media profiles of MNV CEO and CFO

Korea Economic Institute Washington, DC Intern
September 2012-December 2012
Provided extensive research support to full-time staff and worked as a team player on major projects covering
the Korean election, economy, debt crisis, and national security
Monitored and identified developments in the media that supported senior staff on issues they were following
Drafted and developed business letters, diplomatic memoranda, and KEI advertisements
Applied knowledge of research, analysis, and evaluation to compile data and write reports for KEI
Team leader during event planning, including RSVP logistics, media relations, and catering coordination
Assisted in the design and implementation of all program aspects, including work plan development,
monitoring and evaluation, and close out

Fulbright Scholar South Korea
2011-2012
Volunteered by tutoring North Korean defectors in English, Western culture, and mentoring projects
Served as a Cultural Ambassador in Cheongju, South Korea
Designed and implemented English courses for 500 students at Namseong Elementary School
Edited co-workers English language and syntax in official documents for the education department in
Cheongju
Learned about Korean language and culture outside of teaching through the unique experience of a homestay
Stayed flexible and organized through an erratic work schedule




Department of Homeland Security Intern Washington, DC
Summer 2010
Created policies for the Private Sector under Assistant Secretary Douglas Smith
Facilitated communication between businesses and the government by organizing an Excel database
Worked on the launch of the Blue Campaign, the DHS initiative against human trafficking
Represented the agency at legislative committee meetings, sub-committee meetings, and hearings

EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________________________
University of Dayton Dayton, OH
Major: International Studies Concentration: Global Peace and Security
Minor: French Graduation: May 2011

Korea University Seoul, Korea
University of Dayton Exchange Program

PUBLICATIONS_______________________________________________________________________________
Why Are Fewer Women Defecting from North Korea? The Peninsula
The Culture of Borrowing: How Koreas Hyper-emphasis on Achievement Created a Mountain of Debt The
Peninsula
The Difficulty of Assimilating Defectors in South Korea The Peninsula
What to Look for in Obamas Upcoming Trip to Korea and J apan The Peninsula
Are Western Pop Artists Embracing or Exploiting Eastern Culture? The Diplomat
A Star-Studded Affair: Can Korean Celebrities Bring Awareness to Human Rights Issues in North Korea?
The Peninsula
Could The Interview Provoke North Korean Military Action? The Peninsula
Determining the Success of Defectors Council on Asian Affairs
o Presented at the Council on Asian Affairs Young Researchers Symposium, 21
st
Century Asia Policy:
Economics, Defense and Beyond on J uly 3, 2014


HONORS, AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS____________________________________________________________
Active member of the Council on Asian Affairs 2014
Fulbright Grant 2011
Deans List 3 Semesters
Scholar Athlete 4 Semesters
Captain, University of Dayton Womens Varsity Rowing 2011
LANGUAGES_________________________________________________________________________________
English: Native
French: Advanced Proficiency (reading/writing/speaking/researching through journals/newspaper)
Korean: Advanced Beginner (reading/writing/speaking)
TRAVEL______________________________________________________________________________________

United Kingdom (London, Bath) Germany (Munich, Nuremburg) Hungary (Budapest) China (Beijing)
South Korea (Seoul, Cheongju, Gwangju, Busan, Daegu) Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) Indonesia (Bali) Costa
Rica (San J os) Jamaica (Kingston) Mexico (Mayan Riviera) Bermuda (Hamilton) Canada (Toronto,
Windsor)