but Furumoto and her older sister wanted to go to Japan.

I enjoyed working with bright and promising students who were interested in pursuing careers in psychology or social work and increasing the pipeline of AAPI mental health professionals.The student population has more than doubled since that time.

especially after attending a womens college.After 32 years in higher education.It was a transformational experience and I developed a passion for the study of psychology.

I recently completed my term on the board of APAHE.I am reminded of the importance of connections – finding a supportive community.

I know that I would not have been successful without them.

there is a scarcity of AAPI top academic leadership.I also cant help but wonder if there were only more protestors when our families were being thrown into camps.

there are now efforts by community leaders and organizations to preserve that history by asking the L.where a thriving community used to be.

It didnt occur to me at the time that this prison was surrounded by the ghosts of my Japanese American ancestors who once thrived in this area when it was known as Fish Harbor before they were suddenly confined themselves.and inclusion) for the underrepresented.