About Harumi

Harumi Gondo is the International Coordinator for UPIU.

She received her bachelor’s in world religions from the University of Bridgeport and her Master’s in sociology of religion from Harvard University. She went on to serve as a lecturer in world religions at Bergen Community College for 2 years.

Harumi gained overseas experience as an analyst for Goldman Sachs in Tokyo, and later as the membership directory editor for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.

She was a staff writer for her student newspapers throughout high school, college and graduate school.

In April 2008 she received training with UPI Asia and transitioned to UPIU in July 2008. She was previously the Coordinator for Asia and Oceania.

Recent stories by Harumi

UPIU for j-profs

By Harumi Gondo, UPI United States

We invite journalism professors to collaborate with us in training sessions with UPIU. It's fun, interactive and educational.(Read)

Published August 10, 2010

UPIU for j-students

By Harumi Gondo, UPI United States

Hone your storytelling skills, get connected, earn a byline.(Read)

Published August 10, 2010

UPIU in journalism schools

By Harumi Gondo, UPI United States

We're heading into different j-school classrooms each week. Sign your class up now if you haven't already done so! August Young Harris College University (Read)

Published August 09, 2010

Going Global with University of Wollongong

By Harumi Gondo, UPI United States

UPIU joined journalism students at the University of Wollongong in Wollongong, Australia.(Read)

Published June 04, 2010

LIVE j-student CHAT!

Icon_photo By Harumi Gondo United States

JOIN six j-students at 1 AM (for those of you on the East Coast in the United States) at http://UPIU.com/ijchat.html (Read)

Published May 29, 2010

Recent comments on Harumi's stories

Andrew C commented on "Live chat with j-students from around the world" (3 months ago)

I'll try to stop by and check out the chat.

Krista Kapralos commented on "Live chat with j-students from around the world" (3 months ago)

Andrew, I'd love to learn more about how journalists make ends meet in Egypt. Take a look at this story assignment: http://upiu.com/assignments/215

Rajneesh commented on "Live chat with j-students from around the world" (3 months ago)

My name is Rajneesh Bhandari and i am on my final years of masters on Mass Communication and Journalism from Nepal. I also work as a television journalist. I am very much interested about journalism studies in abroad. Looking to share more.

Krista Kapralos commented on "Live chat with j-students from around the world" (3 months ago)

Abdul, your comment about not trusting journalism schools is very interesting. Holding a degree doesn't automatically make someone a good worker in any given field, but what is it about journalism schools and their graduates specifically that worries you? I'm looking forward to hearing more during our chat this weekend.
Andrew, the chat should be at 8 a.m. Cairo time, if my calculations are correct. I hope you join us!

andrew commented on "Live chat with j-students from around the world" (3 months ago)

oh, journalism challenges that face us here in Egypt are many........
after we have finished our study, most of us search for a job outside media as it is hard to work in press or TV or Radio without a medium at the same time Newspapers depend on volunteer as their salary after about 3 months of work = 300 EGY pound which = about 55 USD per month :) who can live by this cheap salary + some old writers depend on youth to make a reportage or interview and attributed it to himself :) Good luck and i wish i share in this chatting but i want to know its time by GMT

Harumi Gondo

UPIU Mentor

Location: Fort Lee, NJ USA United States

Birthday: Aug 06, 1978 (32)

Joined: Jul 31, 2008

Blog/Web site: www.UPIU.com

Twitter: hgondo

Skype: upi.hgondo

Journalistic interests

Online journalism, social media, international journalism, development journalism, the interaction between religion and media as well as journalism and social media.