He earned his MFA from Arizona State University and MBA from Pepperdine University.

a segregated Army unit composed of Japanese Americans from Hawaii and the mainland.Kurts passion and experience will be a strong addition to our organizations team.

as well as extensive oral histories and archives.welcomed Ikeda and noted that his programming and educational background will further transition the organizations work and engagement with multicultural and multigenerational audiences from across the nation.Ikeda will play an integral role in GFBNECs future growth and sustainability by defining and refining how the organization will attract and connect with new audiences.

for the National Park Service at Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho; education manager for the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in Portland; interim executive director for OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates.and teams in nonprofits and cultural heritage sites.

Ikeda has extensive experience in all aspects of program development.

urban and rural community partnerships.It provides housing for individuals who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in Santa Monica.

Steve Ohigashi spoke on behalf of Santa Monica Nikkei Hall.providing space for people to socially meet and receive support services.

SANTA MONICA —?A grand opening was held Oct.It was necessary for the Nikkei Hall founders.