despite a pending action to designate them as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments.

where AAPI students comprised about 30% of the population.I was honored to receive the NASPA award named for Doris Ching – the Shattering the Glass Ceiling Award — for making an impact on the AAPI community and student affairs profession.

I was happy to do so and continue to be impressed with the incredible work that LTSC does.program in clinical psychology at Indiana University.at Columbia University in New York City.

a minor and a graduate degree in Asian American studies.one of their programs that focuses on mental health.

who introduced me to a professional organization called the Asian American Psychological Association.

Students were frustrated by the lack of an Asian American studies program at UCI.on First Street between San Pedro and Central).

David Miyoshi 2025 Queen Candidates (with sponsoring organizations): Mia Miyoko Takatsuka (East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center) Samantha Kimiyo Cirelli (Venice Japanese Community Center and Venice-West L.Seven queen candidates sponsored by various community organizations were introduced to warm applause.

Expression of GratitudeCelebrating Japanese and Japanese American culture.a wide array of community-sponsored activities will take place.