ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena.

There are off-site events such as a beach outing.Rising Stars Leadership Program 20 participants at the Miniature Golf Fundraiser on March 2 at Golfland in Anaheim.

Participants go one-on-one with Hiroshima member and NEA Award recipient June Kuramoto at the Networking workshop.A big thing that I took away from this was how to politely leave a conversation.(Photo Cyril Nishimoto)Students are also encouraged to embrace and become more involved in the Japanese American community through workshops focusing on cultural awareness and Japanese American heritage.

(Photo Cyril Nishimoto)Before the networking workshop.I never realized how important a firm handshake really is.

I really enjoy the workshops and engaging with my peers.

one of the favorites of the Rising Stars program.and our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and partners during this difficult time.

Okamoto dedicated himself to serving the communities of Lomita.Our LASD family is mourning his loss.

Okamotos survivors include his parents.Lomita Sheriffs Station in statement expressed devastation at the loss of Okamoto:Deputy Okamoto was a leader at our station.