Diving deeper into who the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are, what they do, and how they fit into the larger Los Angeles County Government.
BLOG 5: Saying, Yes!
When I received my bachelor's degree from UCLA in June, the only thing I knew was that I would be joining CAUSE for the next nine weeks. I didn’t know what to expect, however what I gained was a new sense of confidence, a community of amazing individuals, and a greater understanding of our AANHPI community and my place within it.
BLOG 5: Thank Goodness I Checked My E-mail!
BLOG 5: Nine Weeks Just 60 Days
BLOG 5: C (you all) LA (ter)
I often face difficulties coming up with answers for this icebreaker because my facial expressions always reveal my true feelings. So when I released the waterworks in front of the CAUSE board members during graduation, it was clear that I was not ready to say goodbye and close this chapter in my life.
Blog 5: FTP (Family, Trust, Power)
As my time at CAUSE comes to a close, I reflect on the lessons I've learned about family, trust, and the collective power of API communities. CAUSE has not only deepened my understanding of civic engagement but also has reinforced the importance of prioritizing being rooted in community and centering our hearts in the work we do.
Blog 5: Where Endings Meeting Beginnings
BLOG 5: Polaroid Love
BLOG 5: At Ease
My first commute to the CAUSE office in Little Tokyo was filled with nervousness. During the 20-minute ride, I was straightening my jacket and tucking in my blouse continuously, feeling so uneasy. It did not help that I was not from the area; I was nervous to meet new people in a city that I was a stranger to, and more importantly about making the most of this unique opportunity that initially felt out of reach.
BLOG 5: Albert Einstein was truly onto something
In May 2024, I graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, feeling unsure about how to navigate post-grad life. My first day at CLA was nerve-wracking; I was intimidated by those around me, not realizing they would soon become some of my closest friends. Alongside this, imposter syndrome began to creep in, and I thought to myself, "These next nine weeks are going to feel like an eternity." I was completely wrong, this summer flew by and I enjoyed every minute of it.
BLOG 5: ‘CAUSE We’re In This Together
BLOG 5: Two Philosophies of Cartography
All politics is local and I’ve been fortunate enough to have the resources and privilege to approach Arcadia through the lenses of a son, a child, a student, an activist, an advocate, a filmmaker, a preservationist, a political scientist, a historian, a geographer, an Asian Americanist, and an intern.
