Pauline Kanako Kamiyama has over 20 years of experience in non-profit and arts management focused on social justice. She holds a MA in Public Practice and BA in Political Science with a minor in Latin American Studies. Her experience includes positions at the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and various non-profits focused on issues such as HIV/AIDS, civil rights, and community engagement.
Music Basti' was started in 2008 to work with and empower street children through music. The project is currently working to develop a music program that teaches the children about music as well integrates messages about human rights education and life skills. It focuses on helping the children to develop self- identity, value orientation and attitudes. Alongside this, it endeavors to join together community needs of children at risk, particularly street children and urban slum children, with the efforts of the music community.
Music Basti is run by IDEA (Integrated Development Education Association), and supported by The YP Foundation. It works with Aman Biradari, and Bridge Music Academy. Music Basti was selected for the Change Looms development and assessment program in July 2009, the program supports the work of young people working for social change (Pravah and Ashoka).
The project has worked with various musicians and volunteers in Delhi, combining professionals with student volunteers and musicians. It aims to develop a collaborative and positive relationship between the music community, individuals and institutions, and through them raise awareness about the issue of child rights, and the use of the arts, particularly music to create this awareness.
Music Basti' was started in 2008 to work with and empower street children through music. The project is currently working to develop a music program that teaches the children about music as well integrates messages about human rights education and life skills. It focuses on helping the children to develop self- identity, value orientation and attitudes. Alongside this, it endeavors to join together community needs of children at risk, particularly street children and urban slum children, with the efforts of the music community.
Music Basti is run by IDEA (Integrated Development Education Association), and supported by The YP Foundation. It works with Aman Biradari, and Bridge Music Academy. Music Basti was selected for the Change Looms development and assessment program in July 2009, the program supports the work of young people working for social change (Pravah and Ashoka).
The project has worked with various musicians and volunteers in Delhi, combining professionals with student volunteers and musicians. It aims to develop a collaborative and positive relationship between the music community, individuals and institutions, and through them raise awareness about the issue of child rights, and the use of the arts, particularly music to create this awareness.
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2. civil rights power bases social justice accountability strategy risk taking goal setting CSU, Fullerton Post Graduate Studies, 1992 Public Administration Otis College of Art & Design MA Public Practice Co-instructor Production Studios, 2010 BA, Political Science, 1990 International Relations Minor, Latin American Studies Campaign Consultation Inc. Facilitator/Trainer, 2001 - present Fulcrum Learning Systems, Inc. Ropes Course & Adventure Based Training, Independent Contractor, 2000
3. Direct services grants administration stewardship outreach special events volunteer management program development evaluation Ronald McDonald House, Hollywood Financial Development Associate/Consultant, 2000 Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team Emotional Support Services Coordinator, 1994 - 97 American Red Cross/Orange County Chapter HIV/AIDS Education Program Coordinator, 1994 National Minority AIDS Council, DC Conference Assistant, 1993 Kids In Sports Planning & Marketing Consultant, 2000
4. City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division Arts Manager I, 2009 - present/2001 -2006 Community Arts Division Consultant, 1999 - 2001 project management budget & finance communications transparency best practices charrettes engagement City of Pasadena, Planning Department Cultural Affairs Division Program Coordinator, 2009 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro Art Senior Public Art Officer, 2006 Japanese American Community & Cultural Center Development Officer, 2007 Japanese American National Museum Public Programs Coordinator, 1998
5. gate keepers capacity building collaboration leveraging policy making advocacy Pauline Kanako Kamiyama over 20 years of non-profit & arts management committed to social justice partnerships through education, advocacy and policy 310.383.8328 [email_address]