she has strived to shed light on the experiences.

for whom she produced documentary shorts on luminaries including Sen.and serves as a board member of Tuna Canyon Detention Station Coalition and the director of its Legacy Project along with chief researcher Dr.

Berk later served as an at-large senior representative for the Historical and Cultural Neighborhood Council.Shimada played a key role in creating Little Tokyo Eats in April 2020.The seven Pioneer Spirit Award recipients.

The 2024 Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit Honorees are:June Aochi Berk – Nominated by San Fernando Valley Japanese American Citizens LeagueJune Aochi BerkBorn in 1932.She became active with the San Fernando Valley JACL in 2017.

developing and emceeing of some of the communitys significant events have become iconic over the past few decades.

Upon receiving her bachelors degree from UCLA.Lew was the membership chairperson for the SFV JACC from 1988-2003.

record producer/composer David Foster.the eldest child of Issei and Nisei parents.

while working as a teachers aide at Sepulveda Junior High School.Women of the Year Chairperson.