Taiki Yamamoto joined JCIE/USA in September 2023 as an intern. He is a current undergraduate student majoring in Economics at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan. Born and raised in Tokyo, he has a profound passion for promoting and nurturing the strong bond between the United States and Japan, particularly in the area of developing young leaders in both nations. He is dedicated to contributing his skills and knowledge to further the mission of JCIE/USA.