NCWNP District Youth Board

Hello NCWNP Youth!  We are the NCWNP District Youth Board of the Japanese American Citizens League.

The best way to stay up to date with what we are up to is to give us a follow on our Instagram! 

If you are interested in being on the District Youth Board, please Send Us an Email.

Mission Statement: The NCWNP District Youth Board is a regional leadership organization under the Japanese American Citizens League whose mission is to foster a welcoming community of young activists through advocacy, volunteering, and networking.

Vision Statement: The NCWNP District Youth Board strives to build an engaged young adult community that protects civil rights, inspires lasting change, and preserves the history of Japanese Americans for future generations.

Recent Accomplishments: 

  • Hosted 3-4 (virtual and in-person) events each year to connect JA youth
    with the wider JA community.
  • Secured $11K grant to welcome and integrate JA youth leaders into the
    community.
  • Created and currently running a custom light fundraiser for members
    (pictured below). For more information, email us!

NCWNP District Youth Board

DYB Chair: Kiana Lovgren (Berkeley)
Vice-Chair & NY/SC Rep: Austin Fujii (San Jose)
Secretary: Alisa Sonehara (San Jose)
At-Large Members:
Kiyone Tanaka-Gacayan (San Jose)
Ryan Idemoto (San Jose)
Grant Nieda (Silicon Valley)
Katie Wong (San Francisco)
January 2026 - DYB Members at their 1st DYB Retreat in SF
May 2025 - JACL Youth Summit "Towards a Brighter Future"
March 2024 - DYB Members at the Springtime Shodo event
July 2023 - DYB + JA Youth Leaders at the 2023 JACL National Convention