Shig Akagi Education Fund

What I’m Doing Now

Currently, I am working as a mental health counselor at a children’s hospital in the neuropsychiatric special care unit. I provide milieu support for in-patient and day-treatment children with neuropsychiatric deficits such as autism and severe intellect disability. I am currently applying for graduate school to obtain a PhD in child clinical psychology.

My education experience would not have been possible without the SAEF scholarship. It allowed me to attend a university that inspired me and helped me grow. I am extremely grateful for everything the SAEF provided me along with all the support from Mr. Tashiro along the way.