making sure they say what they want everybody to hear.

so it was amazing to me to meet a small but growing number of Asian American psychologists from across the country.Mary Ann Takemoto with mentor and fellow CSULB administrator Alan Nishio.

where he served for many years.an organization that he served diligently since its early years.He included me on different projects and opportunities and I became part of Dr.

I am reminded of the importance of connection – finding a professional community and having good mentors.Alan was able to integrate career.

I thought that a career in clinical psychology would allow me to do a variety of things.

such as do clinical work in a hospital or school.Theyre not here for easy money.

Now imagine what their life is like in their country of origin to travel hundreds of miles.Terminal Island represented what my grandfather Gengoro was hoping to find when he immigrated here from Japan … An opportunity to create a new life for himself.

Because of racist fear of Japanese espionage.with this monument behind me being a testament to their dedication and their resilience.