Born and raised in New York City.

consulted with or served on the boards of Asian American Drug Abuse Program.She currently resides in Studio City with her husband Marty Berk and their dog Annie.

She is currently executive director of the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association.Inouye and Secretary Norman Y.Margaret Shimada – Nominated by Little Tokyo Service CenterMargaret ShimadaAfter nearly 30 years of work with the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC).

She is grateful for the support of her husband.Watanabe experienced first-hand the effects of discrimination.

Kinaga served as a prosecutor specializing in domestic violence and child abuse cases.

Shirota held the position of corresponding secretary and was responsible for addressing and mailing the ESGVJCC’s monthly newsletter using an addressograph machine.she has shepherded a successful transition to her successor.

(Courtesy Little Tokyo Service Center)Tom Sogi.She has trained a lot of the Social Services staff to have similar qualities.

This is how legacies are made.and the Japanese American community.