first made an impression in The Last Samurai.

Teresa Takaki Matsushima (Mochi Sticks Us Together).Robert Shoji (See You in My Dreams) holds a lifelong interest in music and the creative arts

Yasuko Sakamoto and Bill WatanabeUCLA Luskin Social Welfare invites all alumni to a reception and short program honoring the 2024 Joseph A.Watanabe and Sakamoto worked together for over 32 years to provide linguistically and culturally sensitive social and mental health services.whose impact has been felt nationally.

Their legacy includes the ongoing work of more than 120 MSW interns who were guided by their exceptional mentorship and embodiment of social work values and ethics.As two of three original staff members at the Little Tokyo Service Center.

The event will be held Saturday.

UCLA Luskin Social Welfare is honoring the visionary leadership and commitment to social justice demonstrated by Watanabe and Sakamoto.and the Japanese American community.

Her greatest skill is in mentoring others to be leaders.an innovative approach to engage young Asian Americans to reduce mental health stigma in our community.

It was a tough way to raise money! It took a lot of people to carry out an event that took two entire days and many more hours of preparation in advance.during her first stint as the resource development director.