is a student at the University of Southern California.

to capture stories that need to be told.His family is supportive as long as he doesnt include them in his films.

After parlaying his engineering degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo into a successful career in consumer electronics.Barbara Kagawa Shore (Missing Pieces) received a degree in broadcasting/TV and film from Cal State Los Angeles.he has ended up back in Gardena.

Retirement from a career in finance has allowed her to pursue interests that include travel and cooking.GARDENA —?In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

talking story over steamy matcha.

Stony Furutani (The Tale of Uncle Frank and Stories for Another Day) was born and raised in Gardena and is a longtime resident of the South Bay.only to be picked up by ICE (Immigration.

and Carrie Morita at reception welcoming API RISE.an API RISE staff member and former incarceree.

Through a combination of culturally sensitive direct support.Dara Yin presenting on behalf of API RISESince 2014