Jennifer (Jenny) Ishida

Personality:
Extraverted, Proactive, Organized, Warm, Lively, Receptive, Perfectionist. Identifies opportunities, shows initiative, takes action, and perseveres until meaningful change occurs.

Work Experience:
Researcher, Project Developer, Freelance Photographer, Office Assistant, Barista

Career plans:
I am currently pursuing my B.A. in Psychology. After graduation, I will spend two to three years working in the field of Organizational Training and Development, or Career and Leadership Development. This way, I hope to gain practical experience to enhance my graduate experience. I intend to go back to school for either a M.A. or Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, a specialized but growing field which applies psychology to the workplace. Ultimately, I intend to become an independent consultant for businesses seeking organizational management and change.

Interests:
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Efficiency, Leadership Development, Photography, Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Sustainability, Yoga, Communication, Japanese Language and Culture, Acoustic Guitar, Billiards, Hiking.

Talents:
Organization, Conflict Resolution, Information Synthesis, Logistics Management

Philosophy:
We should never have to choose between happiness and wealth. I believe that happiness leads to wealth, both personally and materially. An individual who is more satisfied at work is much more likely to be more proficient their job. Ideally, I imagine a new workforce which doesn't dread going to work every day, but looks forward to it. This can be achieved by creating a symbiotic relationship between the employee and his/her organization, one which is fruitful for both parties. A fruitful working world leads to a fruitful global economy, but more importantly, I look forward to a more positive society of individuals, happy with their job, and happy with their life.