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Anita Sumi Yayi Komatsu Gardena Evening Optimist ClubAnita is 23 years old and graduated from UC Irvine with bachelors degrees in ecology and evolutionary biological sciences and earth systems sciences.and crochet blankets for friends.

The candidates are:Amy Ryko KuboEast San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center)Amy is 25 years old and graduated from CSU Fullerton with a bachelors degree in business administration with a concentration in supply chain management.Photos by Toyo Miyatake StudioBack Row (L to R): Anita Sumi Yayi Komatsu Gardena Evening Optimist Club.She will support Kizuna as her platform.

paints and serves on the Japanese American Citizens League National Board.Carina Aiko SakimuraPasadena Japanese Cultural InstituteCarina is 22 years old and earned her bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Southern California.

being a performing member of Kishin Daiko.

Carina Aiko Sakimura Pasadena Japanese Cultural Institute.”The Nisei Week Foundation will accept nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Spirit Award in the spring.

where she led efforts to expand mental health and homeless outreach programs.advocate for diversity in law.

This years nine-member committee.“but also a reminder of our responsibility to inspire others.