Members Day Agenda

Voyaging and Navigating through Uncertainty & Taking the Leap of Faith

This year’s Members Day is designed by USJC members, for USJC members. This exclusive session is open only to USJC members registered for the Annual Conference.

Opening

Opening Performance by Taiko Center of the Pacific

Morning Session

Welcome Remarks by Audrey Yamamoto, USJC President & CEO

Keynote: “Navigating Change through Culture” by Miki Tomita Okamoto

Lightning Talks: Past, Present & Future

Talk 1: Lessons of our Ancestors by Brianne Yamada Nitahara
Talk 2: Early Struggles of USJC by Colbert Matsumoto
Talk 3: Building Community by Donna Cole
Talk 4: Connections in Action by Nate Gyotoku
Talk 5: Taking USJC to New Heights by Steve Sakanashi

Introduction to Afternoon Session by Nozomi Morgan

Lunch

Aloha from Regions
Japanese American Storytelling Program Fireside Chat with Junko Tsuda, Curtiss Takada Rooks, and Miyuki Tani
Kibou for LA by Derick Yanehiro

Afternoon Session

Next Voyage: USJC Strategy Going Forward by Audrey Yamamoto

Interactive Discussion on Member Engagement led by Nozomi Morgan

2025 Host Committee Mahalos with Susan Eichor and Tyler Tokioka

Closing

Closing Remarks

Closing Performance by Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studio