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franklin@j-sei.org

After Franklin retired from a fast-paced career in business and finance, he wanted to work in a place where he could help people. If you are at the center, you can hear him enthusiastically greeting seniors and talking about current events. He happily drives people to and from the center and cares about everyone’s welfare.

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yuji@j-sei.org

Darryl Yuji Ishikata has worked in the Bay Area food scene for over 15+ years.  His experience in multiple restaurants as a waiter, cook and chef along with over a decade of working in local grocery stores has him very excited to be apart of the J-Sei family and the Nutrition Program.  “I was raised in the Bay Area Japanese American Community and to get the opportunity to share my passion of food with everyone is a dream come true.  I have always thought of food as a universal language that can break down barriers and bring us together.  As a Yonsei (4th generation Japanese American) having the chance to give back to the generations before me and the respect I have for them means the world to me.”  He hopes to help grow the community and is ecstatic to be part of such a positive force like J-Sei.

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miyuki@j-sei.org

Miyuki holds a Masters in Social Work with a focus on gerontology from San Jose State University and a certificate of California Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She brings with her much social work experience in hospice and skilled nursing facilities. She is interested in working with older adults as she can learn many things through their views and experience. She recognizes the importance of language in providing appropriate services to monolingual seniors and she wanted to use her Japanese language skills to help

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veta@j-sei.org

Veta comes to J-Sei with 40 years of social service experience which includes assisting low income seniors and people with disabilities with housing needs, home safety issues, access to resources, etc. She helps in any way to improve her clients’ quality of life and to enable people to remain in their own homes as long as possible. She thinks it is also important to support family and care providers in their efforts to assist their loved ones; and to remind them of the importance to take care of themselves as well. Veta enjoys the bonus of expanding her knowledge of the Japanese and Japanese American cultures at J-Sei.

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tara@j-sei.org

Tara received her Master’s degree in Social Work from UC Berkeley with a concentration in Aging Services. She has spent several years pursuing her passion for working with older adults in various settings including healthcare and community-based non-profits. She has prior experience managing a senior nutrition program in another county. “I feel privileged to take part in serving this community and work alongside our amazing staff and volunteers.”

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tiffany@j-sei.org

Tiffany Nguyen most recently worked for a large senior independent-living apartment, where she was responsible for facility operations and hosted activities and events for the older adult residents. She has a wonderful background in property mangament and tax-credit housing. On her days off, she enjoys spending time with her two precious little girls and shopping. Her focus in life is to have good health and to be happy.

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ron@j-sei.org

With masters degrees in business, social work, and religion, Ron brings decades of experience working in leadership positions in various healthcare facilities.  He is very familiar with the needs of older adults and has provided social services in rehabilitation, memory care, and assisted living facilities.  Ron believes it is critical to understand the interests and care needs of the residents to offer personalized care and activities.  His warmth, enthusiasm, and professional skills are a welcomed addition to J-Sei Home! SFSU, Buena Vista Community Institute, and on various projects on books, film & multidisciplinary performances with community artists.

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jill@j-sei.org

Jill Shiraki is thrilled to be developing community & educational programs for J-Sei at its new facility. She has worked with the non-profit community over 20+ years in the areas of cultural and arts programs, development, and outreach. She worked on Preserving California’s Japantowns, a statewide effort to document and preserve historic resources from pre-WW II Japanese American communities. She worked for JCCCNC in SF, Dilena Takeyama Center at SFSU, Buena Vista Community Institute, and on various projects on books, film & multidisciplinary performances with community artists.

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diane@j-sei.org 

Diane received her BA and MSW from UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare where she focused on the fields of gerontology and agency management and planning. “I believe in the families we serve, the effective mix of programs and the staff, volunteers and board members.” Her enjoyment comes from knowing that J-Sei makes a positive impact on people in the community.

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kathleen@j-sei.org 

Kathleen graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Nutrition Science. She has had experience in non-profits that focus on community nutrition from mobile farmers’ market to urban farming. She loves food, culture and learning about food culture, how it affects communities and how it evolves overtime. In her spare time, she loves to learn photography, watch sports, and be active through kickboxing and yoga.