The California Chapter was established in September 2024 as the fourth official chapter of the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association. The Chapter accepts and brings together JSPS alumni based in California. It was created to maintain a network for academic and professional collaboration across the state. The chapter is developing a series of networking events, discussions, and other gatherings to foster ongoing and build new connections among alumni. We also aim to establish connections with our neighboring Westcoast chapters and build toward regional network of Alumni and Global-JSPS hub in the Pacific. Our upcoming online meeting will introduce members and establish a foundation for future activities and initiatives.
To join or learn more, contact Dr. Fred Ariel Hernandez, Disability Studies, UCLA, at fahernandez@ucla.edu.