Her work to reduce the stigma around mental health and fight for mental health care access and parity has had transformative impacts across the nation.

Yamaoka was the central figure behind the formation of the Campaign for Buddhism in America in February 1982 — the BCAs first comprehensive fundraising drive and precursor to the Endowment Foundation.The campaign set a goal of raising $15 million in five years and ended up with about $10 million in donations by 1993.

Stockton Buddhist Temple (1971-81).He would later use his fundraising expertise for the Buddhist Church of Oaklands centennial in 2001.This was not a situation where the future would be sustainable.

his extensive experience in fundraising — in particular.Yamaoka concluded that there was no long-term planning and chose to focus on three areas — financial stability and sustainability of BCA; Buddhist education and IBS; and ministerial concerns.

Yamaoka served as BCA bishop — and concurrently as IBS president — for three five-year terms from 1981 to 1996.

He added: His commitment to the education of ministers continues to this day — I know that I certainly benefited from it.Alex led the build of a school-wide composting system for Spring View Middle Schools gardening program.

who representedOCBC Buddhist Womens Association.and High Adventure trips to Northern Tier-Minnesota/Canada and Philmont Scout Ranch- New Mexico.

Alex led a team of scouts.assistant scout masters (ASMs).