Alisa Tanaka

Pronounced: Lisa with an A | Comms alum @lewisandclark | Aspiring public diplomacy/IA professional | Author @SoftPowerEdit | AAPI representation advocate|

[TheSoftPowerEdit @SoftPowerEdit]

The anniversary of #ExecutiveOrder9066 & #DayOfRemembrance reminds us of the #resilience of the JA community. Read more about the soft power Japanese Americans wield in today's U.S.-Japan relationship⬇️🇺🇸🇯🇵 #SoftPowerinAction
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[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

As a former figure skater, I was very glad to see this decision after two long years. Clean sport and fair play always.

[BBC News (World) @BBCWorld]

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva given four-year ban for doping
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[Selena Gomez @selenagomez]

Watching a Constitutional right be stripped away is horrific. A woman should have the right to CHOOSE what she wants to do with her own body. End of story.

[Grace Meng @RepGraceMeng]

Thank you Mr. President for signing my bill that seeks to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history & culture of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders! Honored to stand next to you at the White House as you made my measure the law of the land. #AAPI 1/5

[Andy Kim @AndyKimNJ]

My 6 y/o son recently bowed to me while saying “Ni-Hao.” I asked him why he did that as we don’t speak Chinese. He said that’s how other kids greet him. Today I told him I’m with the President as he signs a bill paving path towards a National Asian Pacific American Museum.THREAD

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

So grateful to be working at an organization that brings important issues like these to the forefront at a time when they are more important than ever. #AAPIHeritageMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

[U.S.-Japan Council @USJC]

Join us for our virtual event Strengthening Mental Wellness through Cross-Cultural U.S.-Japan Insights on May 26 at 7:00pm (ET) in honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Register below! (1/3)
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[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

A pillar of strength for the Japanese American community. Rest in power.

[U.S.-Japan Council @USJC]

USJC mourns the passing of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce, the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta. As Vice Chair of our Board of Councilors, Mr. Mineta was passionately dedicated to USJC’s mission. #NormanMineta

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

As a Japanese American, I am very sensitive to accurate representation in media. Not just of Japan, but of Asian individuals & cultures. Thank you to @YukariP for drawing attention to this crucial issue. @CobraKaiSeries I hope you learn from this.
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[蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen @iingwen]

Taiwan strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine & violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty. Our government will continue to monitor the situation & respond as appropriate, while strengthening our defenses against cognitive warfare & disinformation operations. #StandWithUkraine

[U.S.-Japan Council @USJC]

We were incredibly fortunate to host @MayorWu's campaign manager Ms. @marylouakai as a guest for the @TOMODACHI CareerTalks series recently! Read more about the event below!
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[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

"If you won't play fair, than you can't play." Well said, @JohnnyGWeir. As a former skater, I am heartbroken for the other athletes. I will no longer follow the sport or the Olympics. The message this decision sends is shameful.

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

@USJC @san_dyego Thank you so much! Extremely honored and very happy!

[U.S.-Japan Council @USJC]

We are excited to welcome Alisa Tanaka to the team as USJC’s new Communications Manager! Alisa comes from a background in communications and experience as an English teacher in Taiwan and Japan, and has a deep interest in U.S.-Japan relations. Learn more: https://t.co/vYnuJqqODq

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

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[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

When I was 5, I wanted to legally change my name because no one pronounced it correctly. 6 years later, I shortened my name for the same reason. People are STILL mispronouncing my full name today, 2 decades later. Thank you @ramakrishnannn for voicing the frustrations of so many.

[Maitreyi Ramakrishnan @ramakrishnannn]

had to take this voice memo 18490174 times because there’s a lot to say💗✨

[Advancing Justice - AAJC @AAAJ_AAJC]

Today, we took a historic step forward in uniting against hate with the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Still, we know there is much more work to do.

Thank you @POTUS, @VP, @RepGraceMeng, Sen. @maziehirono, Members of Congress, & advocates who saw these efforts through!

[NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ @naomiosaka]

I was going to make a celebratory tweet but then I was hit with sadness because we are celebrating something that is clear as day. The fact that so many injustices occurred to make us hold our breath toward this outcome is really telling.

[Gemma Chan @gemma_chan]

To trivialise casual racism of this kind *right now* - whilst the Asian diaspora has been enduring a surge of attacks - is particularly irresponsible @thesundaytimes @christinalamb. I am disappointed and hope if it was a mistake you are able to apologise and learn from it.

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

Thank you @bichminhnguyen for capturing so eloquently why so many Asian/Asian-American people (myself included) feel the need to change their name. Thank you for sharing your story. Powerful. https://t.co/5YGLbWcZ7f

[Alisa Tanaka @AliTanaka1]

Asian-Americans learn from an early age to avoid calling attention to themselves. I am proud to have penned this statement for @SD_Diplomacy as a small way of fighting back. #StopAsianHate
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