as well as for the Japanese Sword Preservation Society (NTHK) in America.

my Baba conducted herself with inspiring compassion.The Northern California Japanese/Japanese American community has been a place of belonging for me.

They are my main support system and are a window into who I am.I take comfort and pride knowing I am surrounded by people with shared history and culture.only strengthened by the people within.

She works as a junior specialist at the Center for Watershed Sciences at UC Davis.film photography and crafting.

and identity as a Japanese American woman.

the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Program has been dedicated to mentoring young women to develop leadership skills and strong community connections.and in the 1990s for KCAL-TV has included hurricanes in the Caribbean and the Carolinas; the Landers and Northridge earthquakes in California and the devastating earthquake in Kobe.

Frank reported for Los Angeles station KCAL-TV (1992-1999).he also traveled with President George W.

During Operation Iraqi Freedom.She went to the all-girls high school Marymount New York.