Gratitude

This project would not have been possible without the contributions of many:

• The incredible people who shared their stories with us and allowed us to share their stories with you through this project.

• Kaori Freda, our artist who created the title banner for this project. To check out her artwork, visit www.kaorifreda.com. For inquiries regarding commissions, please email her at kaorihannah@gmail.com.

• All the Strong Families members who conducted interviews, edited audio, transcribed stories, contributed content, surfaced themes, shaped this project and spent countless hours hand-printing invitations to view it: Marilou Carrera, Colin Crader II, John Akira Harrold, Pamela K. Santos, Simon Tam, Jillian Toda, Jessica Yen.

• APANO staff members Luann Algoso, Emily Lai, and Kara Carmosino, and Seeding Change fellow Hera Mir.

• Owen Smith, APANO’s We Are BRAVE technical assistance provider and all-around support system from Western States Center.

• Cynthia Lin, whose wisdom, courage and brilliance helped APANO Strong Families envision and embark on this project in the beginning.