Misato Okamoto
Intern, Agriculture Program
Misato Okamoto is a student at UC Berkeley pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Economics and Policy. As an Agriculture Intern, she contributes to the Agricultural Technology Adoption Initiative (ATAI) and Digital Agricultural Innovations and Services Initiative (DAISI), supporting research on agricultural innovations and economic development. Beyond CEGA, Misato has gained diverse experience in research, finance, and consulting, including roles at Macquarie Group, JAFCO Group (Oldest & largest VC in Japan), UC Berkeley Political Science and Political Economy Department, and Hass School of Business. She has conducted market research, data analysis, and policy evaluations, particularly in energy trading, investment research, and governance models.