Susan Kikuchi

Susan Kikuchi was a member of the Martha Graham Dance Company (MGDC) and served as Director of the Graham Ensemble and School, and Artistic Program Manager of MGDC. She has re-staged many Graham works for the MGDC, Joffrey Ballet, Boston Conservatory and other companies.

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Reema Zaman

Reema Zaman is the author of the memoir, I am Yours, where she shares a story of hope as she guides the reader through her life.

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Ruby Chow

Ruby Chow was dubbed a “living legend” (Rhodes) for her 50-year career as a restaurateur, Chinese community pioneer, civic activist, public official, and a major bridge between Seattle’s Chinese community and the city at large.

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Mona Das

In 2018, Das was elected as a Washington state senator; Das’s career has been centered around advocating for BIPOC women, and her work in the Pacific Northwest has shed light on housing insecurity, the environment, equity and inclusion.

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Nan Stoops

Nan Stoops dedicated her life to anti-violence, having been an advocate and organizer for more than forty years.

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Nurhaliza Mohmath

Mohamath, as the food justice coordinator for the Rainier Beach Action Coalition (RBAC) works directly with Black, Brown, Indigenous and other people of color farmers and advocates to support them.

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Dr Dorothy Laigo Cordova

In 1957, Cordova cofounded the Filipino Youth Activities (FYA), along with other families who came from different social backgrounds. The FYA was made to provide a space for Filipino American youth to spend time with their families and create a community rich in culture.

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