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Sharon Pian Chan joining the New York Times

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Sharon Pian Chan of the Seattle Times will join the New York Times (NYT) as vice president of philanthropy. In the newly created role, Chan will spearhead the newsroom initiative to work in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations to support NYT’s broader mission. Chan is currently the vice president of Innovation, Product & […]

ACRS Walk for Rice

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More than a 1,000 people gathered on June 22 to take part in the 29th annual Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Walk for Rice. Executive Director Michael Byun welcomed the crowd and shared how nearly 30 years ago, Sam Mitsui and Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya recognized the need in the community and came together […]

Mar takes position with USA Basketball

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Seattle University (SU) announced on June 12 that its women’s basketball Director of Operations, Eliot Mar, accepted a position with USA Basketball. Mar, a 2014 SU graduate, will be the program coordinator for the women’s national team in Colorado Springs. “Eliot was invaluable to the women’s basketball program, our staff, and the athletic department,” said […]

WSCRC’s new executive director

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The Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) named J. Norwell Coquillard as its new executive director on June 20. Coquillard has over two decades’ experience living and working in China and brings to the Council a deep understanding of the bilateral trade, business, and cultural relationship, and how best to effectively advance constructive ties between […]

2019 Awards of Excellence recipients

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The University of Washington (UW) honored this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients on June 13 at Meany Hall. The winners, including Theresa Cheng and Hyokyoung Yi, were recognized for achievements in teaching, mentoring, public service, and staff support. Chen, a clinical assistant professor, was honored for Outstanding Public Service, while Yi, the UW’s Korea Studies-specific […]

Dale Minami to receive 2019 American Bar Association Medal

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The American Bar Association (ABA) announced on June 17 that it will honor Dale Minami, a lifelong champion of the civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans and other minorities, with the ABA Medal—the association’s highest honor. Minami is best known for leading the legal team that overturned the conviction of Fred Korematsu, an American of […]

J.R. Celski gets hitched

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Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski married his girlfriend, former Canadian short tracker Andrea Do-Duc, on June 1 outside Salt Lake City. A native of Federal Way, Wash., Celski made Salt Lake City his training home before announcing his retirement from competitive speed skating in November. The couple still lives there, where Do-Duc is a sports […]

Reception for API leaders

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Asian Pacific Directors Coalition (APDC) hosted a special reception on June 13 at Hing Hay Co-works to welcome cabinet/director-level Asian Pacific Islanders (APIs) in local government. APDC chair Janice Deguchi gave the opening remarks while Maria Batayola facilitated a discussion. Among those honored were Toshiko Hasegawa, Executive Director for Commission on APA Affairs; Mami Hara, […]

Kyle Ohashi retiring

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The public information officer for the Kent-based Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority will retire at the end of June, after 30 years with the department. In an email, Kyle Ohashi said, “I’ll miss 2 a.m. phone calls, blinding camera lights, and answering the same question eight different times.” Joe Root, who has been with Puget […]