He was chair of the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council.

As Alan was a long-serving member of JACCCs board.remembers Alan as one of the most wonderful people he has worked with throughout his 40-year tenure at JACCC.

He was an advocate with a kind voice.The uniqueness of Alan has absolutely no peers.his sense of grounded optimism.

Alan and Yvonne Nishio pose for a photo for the “I ??JACCC” campaign.and volunteers of the Japanese American Cultural Community Center are mourning the passing of Alan Nishio.

we are especially heartbroken – yet remain inspired by all he taught us.

Alans dedication to JACCC was evident in his offer to meet with me and a fellow board member.we do know that life itself and education makes us rich.

and international leaders from government and civil society.explore the evolving idea of what it means to be an American.

annual cohorts of Watanabe Fellows will engage in a year-long program that will launch in Tokyo and culminate in a two-week.It convenes and educates people of all ages about democracy to transform attitudes.