He is currently the senior patrol leader and has served in several prior leadership positions.

As Jim Matsuoka observed.Were trying to get Alan to run for the Assembly! But he chose to keep his focus on helping the Japanese American community.

his funny and warm demeanor bolstered my confidence to imagine new ways of organizing in San Jose Japantown.able to chair NCRR meetings at which three generations of Japanese Americans had much to say about their incarceration during World War II and their desire for proper redress.(Photo by Susie Ling)Miya Iwataki: I first worked with Alan Nishio in 1967 at the USC Center for Social Action; and developed friendship with Alan and Yvonne over many home-cooked dinners.

and won respect from friend and foe alike.and personalities develop cohesive plans of action.

helped navigated the layered and complex legislative struggle to win redress/reparations.

(Photo by Susie Ling)Guy Aoki: The day before we lobbied Congress in July 1987.Mike gave his life to this agency.

yet we treated each other with mutual respect.I was a lot of trouble to keep as a friend … I couldnt drive (Mike tried to teach me but I wrecked his friends car and a parked car).

Mike was also a brilliant strategic thinker without a traditional strategic plan.He would come into the office and push all of us to be the best we can be.