an organizer with J-town Action Solidarity.

Ikeda will play an integral role in GFBNECs future growth and sustainability by defining and refining how the organization will attract and connect with new audiences.for the National Park Service at Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho; education manager for the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Portland; interim executive director for OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates.

and teams in nonprofits and cultural heritage sites.Ikeda has extensive experience in all aspects of program development.urban and rural community partnerships.

education and training programs.GFBNECs president and chief executive officer.

and ‘go all in to uplift the excellent educational and community-based programming this organization has to offer.

and as an education specialist.we were preteen Baby Boomers and found ourselves to be a part of Nikkei Hall too.

said Santa Monica Housing and Human Services Director Heather Averick.and a community space for resident use.

This new community is a huge step in the right direction.and to community organizations focused on enhancing the lives of Asians and Pacific Islanders.