Mark Takano (D-Riverside); Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado; actor/activist George Takei.

it was quite a shock living in rural southern Indiana.which contributed to feelings of isolation and marginalization.

I had never had a Japanese American or AAPI supervisor before.especially at the student level.I served on the CSU AAPI Initiative under the leadership of President Leroy Morishita (now emeritus).

There is still much work to be done.we frequently talked about the lack of AAPI leaders on the campus.

She was one of the first AAPI female role models I had and I am grateful for her wise guidance and encouragement over my career.

I taught one or two courses per year at UCI.Todays ceremony marks an important step in our effort to fulfill the vision laid out by Congress and develop a thoughtful.

and foster greater understanding of the Asian Pacific Americans community.include:Joanne Kwong (New York).

especially during these times of increasing anti-Asian sentiments.This commission represents a powerful opportunity to ensure their contributions are preserved.