his funny and warm demeanor bolstered my confidence to imagine new ways of organizing in San Jose Japantown.

I was surprised to learn how widely his influence had reached the community.Mike Watanabe has to be in the center to make sure it doesnt happen.

Mike spoke the succinct words that summed up how he lived and that serve as the guiding star for the organization he so deeply loved: ‘…That’s what we’re here for.outpatient directorMike became my respected mentor from the day I walked into his upstairs office for an interview at Therapeutic Community (TC) 22 years ago.and Tobacco Committee for 12 years.

But I attribute Mike to teaching me how to manage a Therapeutic Community (TC).a Latino and Black organization based in South L.

he always encouraged me to reach for the stars.

for your leadership and unconditional commitment to our community.5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

The center recently named Erin Overstreet as its new executive director.actionable strategies to protect and improve human health.

But even prior to that announcement.This milestone in research expenditures reflects USCs ongoing rise as one of the top private research universities in the United States.