the story personally resonated.

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 feel an instant affinity meeting women of Japanese descent who often share many of my life experiences.growing up my biggest connection to a people and a culture was through the food my mom and I would cook.

Girl Scouts of Northern California and Coast District Youth Buddhist League.

She is active in a number of community organizations including Nikkei Community Internship.airing weekends on KTLA and on other Nexstar TV stations.

and for entertainment programming for co-hosting KTLAs Rose Parade pre-show.Buckley joined KTLA in 2005 from CNN.

and chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.His other honors include APTRA Awards from the Associated Press Television-Radio Association.