including serving on the boards of Senshin Buddhist Temple and the Little Tokyo Community Council.

for events they care about to enhance what it means to be a Japanese American woman.We also serve as a bridge between different Japanese immigrant generations (i.

I think that I’ve also been able to see my sister.And it’s super cool to see how the princesses and the court are all just truly ambassadors: they are not just a face — they are outspoken leaders in the community.Because we are in the public eye.

and their parents pose during the 2023 Nisei Week Parade.I grew up – and still reside in – Temple City.

because of World War II there was a pause in the festival and in the court program.

they actually lowered it to be a requirement of 25% Japanese.who introduced me to a professional organization called the Asian American Psychological Association.

Students were frustrated by the lack of an Asian American studies program at UCI.the lack of AAPI representation became even more apparent.

I assumed different administrative roles in the Counseling Center at UCI and was fortunate to meet Dr.I learned more about campus budgets and served on campus-wide committees.