JA SENG HKAWN

Graduate student in Asia-Pacific Studies at National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan, with a strong academic and personal commitment to ethnic inclusion, peacebuilding, and democratic development. As a member of the Kachin ethnic minority from Myanmar, I bring a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities in conflict-affected regions. I aspire to contribute to international organizations, NGOs, or academic institutions working in conflict resolution, federalism, and inclusive governance. My experience includes leadership in student organizations, cross-cultural tutoring, and public speaking on Myanmar’s political crisis. I am multilingual and skilled in intercultural communication, community-building, and research on identity politics, religious conflict, and democratization in multi-ethnic societies.

Citizenship: Myanmar

Date of birth: 08/11/94

Gender: Female

• CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification (Advanced Tutor)
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level

• Meio University Student Award, 03/20/24
• HEIWA NAKAJIMA FOUNDATION Scholarship, 04/2023 - 03/2024
• President's Scholarship of Meio University, 03/06/23
• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship, 04/2018 - 03/2019
• Perfect Attendance Award of USEC International School for 2 years, 04/2017 - 03/2019

Co-founder, Taiwan Kachin Students Association (TKSA)
Taipei, Taiwan

• Organize educational and cultural events to support displaced Kachin youth and other ethnic minority students from Myanmar.
• Build networks of solidarity among diasporic communities in Taiwan and advocate for inclusive representation.

Public Speaking & Advocacy

• Delivered speeches on Myanmar’s political crisis and the Kachin conflict at academic and community forums.

• Community building and cross-cultural dialogue
• Language learning
• Hiking, nature exploration, solo travel, and reflective writing