CEO of the Association for the Advancement of Japanese Culinary Art.

he realized that he didnt have a background in fundraising.I got a summer program and worked on some weekly newspapers.

the Society for the Promotion of Buddhism.so that we could help others even if their experiences were different.Yamaoka had never planned on his amazing path — which nearly spanned 60 years — with the Buddhist Churches of America.

The BCA had a total endowment of about $250.Yamaoka also got involved with Campaign BCA — The 21st Century.

retired as IBS vice president of development and as IBS part-time faculty member.

Yamaoka for everything! Okage sama de!Rev.How would you help our community ensure that it remains affordable?Carrillo: As your councilmember I want to ensure that we use city-owned property in a way that is reflective of the Little Tokyo community.

This was done compassionately with the primary goals of housing the homeless individuals and removing the encampments from obstructing public space.Another example is routine traffic stops.

he advocated to improve funding for schools in low-income neighborhoods.He highlighted his track record housing more homeless individuals and building more homeless housing than any other district.