J-Sei’s Spring 2025 Newsletter

J-Sei’s Spring 2025 Newsletter

J-Sei Spring 2025 newsletter is out now. Our quarterly print and digital newsletter not only provides information on current and upcoming classes, programs, and events, but also gives you updates that range from general J-Sei news, staff and board of director additions, yearly events, in memoriums, and tips relating to aging in our “Case Manager’s Corner.”

In this issue:

  • J-Sei Executive Director Diane Wong is selected to be in the Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame
  • Asian American Heritage Month “Give in May” Fundraising Campaign
  • Remembering Alan Maeda
  • Welcoming Jane and Kevin back to the Board
  • Welcoming Hanna to the J-Sei team
  • J-Sei on CBS and KQED
  • Hiring: Senior Nutrition Manager
  • Staff contacts
  • Save the dates for upcoming events 
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Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director

Help us find J-Sei’s next Executive Director

We are excited to launch the search for J-Sei’s next Executive Director—a strategic, community-rooted leader to guide the organization through its next chapter.
J-Sei is a multigenerational, multicultural organization based in Emeryville, providing culturally responsive senior services, caregiver support, wellness, and cultural programs across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

The next ED will lead in implementation of the 2024–2029 Strategic Plan, strengthen partnerships, and ensure J-Sei’s long-term sustainability.

Ideal candidates have:
• 7–10+ years of nonprofit/community leadership (ideally in aging services)
• Strong fundraising and operational skills
• Deep appreciation for Japanese American, Asian American, and/or intergenerational
communities

We are partnering with NPAG, a national talent search firm, on this search. You can find the position description attached or here: https://www.npag.com/j-sei-ed

We’d love your nominations, thoughts, or help sharing the opportunity. Feel free to reach out to Phuong Quach phuong@npag.com or Danielle Higa danielle@npag.com from NPAG directly.