' I ~ I )~ I ANTONIO R. VJLLARAIGOSA MAYOR December 15, 2011 Honorable Members of the City Council c/o City Clerk City Hall, Room 395 Honorable Members: Subject to your confirmation, I have today appointed Ms. Li'i lsoko Furumoto to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012. Ms. Furumoto will fill the vacancy created by Murtaza Sanwari, who has resigned. I certify that in my opinion Ms. Furumoto is especially qualified by reason of training and experience for the work that will devolve upon her, and that I make the appointment solely in the interest of the City. triu / NTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Mayor ARV:cg Attachment 200 NORTH SPRING STI(EFT Los ANCFLFS, CAl!FORNI A 90012 PHONE: (213) 978-0600 FAX: (213) 978-0750 EMAIL: MAYOR@J.ACJTY.ORG
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT FORM Name: Commission: End of Term: li'i lsoko Furumoto Human Relations Commission June 30, 2012 Appointee Information 1. Race/ethnicity: Latina/API 2. Gender: Female 3. Council district and neighborhood of residence: 7- North Valley 4. Are you a registered voter? Yes 5. Prior commission experience: None 6. Attendance record of past commission appointment(s): 7. Highest level of education completed: 8. Occupation/profession: 9. Experience(s) that qualifies person for appointment: See attached resume 10. Purpose of this appointment: 11. Current composition of the commission (excluding appointee): Name APC CD Ethnicity Gender Term ends Agrama, Jehan F.... Central 4 Other F 30-Jun-14 Boorstin, Leni I. South Valley 2 Caucasian F 30-Jun-14 Bradley, Lorraine South 8 African American F 30-Jun-12 Cruz Takash, Paule West 11 Latina F 30-Jun-14 "" Dela Cruz-Viesca, Melany South Vall~ 2 Asian Pacific Islander F 30-Jun-12 Delahoussaye, Yasmin North Valley 12 African American F 30-Jun-12 Duenas, Francisco Central 13 Latino M 30-Jun-12 Fernandez, Evelina Central 9 Latina F 30-Jun-12 Khalsa, Nirinjan S. West 5 - Other M 30-Jun-12 Rohman, Keith East 14 Caucasian M 30-Jun-14 Sanwari-RESIGNED, Murtaza West 1 1 Other M 30-Jun-14
Li'i lsoko Furumoto QUALIFICATIONS: * Over 15 years of professional and volunteer experience, leading and managing multicultural service projects, developing youth leadership programs, SLLpporting students and teachers in the classroom, engaging community and school stakeholders and mentoring, teaching and tutoring youth. * founded and implemented programs focused on meeting the academic, communal and cultural needs of low-income urban students of color. * Excellent v.:ritten, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; relate well with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. * Experienced in designing mu ltlcultural curriculum, activities for English Language Learners, holistic and collective counseling/tutoring methodologies. teacher training, suppmiing classroom teachers and community organizing. *Self-Motivated... Dedicated... Personable... Detail-Oriented. EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. LOS ANGELES Bachelor of Arts Degree in History- Minors in: Asian American and Chicana/o Studies- 2002. UNIVERSITY OF CALlf70RNIA, LOS ANGELES Teaching Credential- 2007 WORK EXPERIENCE: 2007 to Present ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL CENTER Youth and P{)renf Leadership Development Unit Youth Programs Manager: Manage APALC's high school based program entitled Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations. Write and develop curriculum for school based program about race, class and gender issues. Develop and implement youth participatory action research projects and service learning projects that address key social justice issues in student's school community. Engage key school stakeholders including a diverse array of community organizations, parents, students and teachers to develop innovative programs and practices at three urban Los Angeles High Schools. 1'rain teachers on best practices within a multicultural urban school setting. Write grants, repo1is and evaluations for fundraising purposes. Supervise staff and interns to implement program utilizing a culturally sensitive and student centered approach. 2004 to 2006 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LEOAL CENTER Leadership!JeJ-elopment in Interethnic Relations School Based Program (ljjir) School Based Coordinator: Provided technical support. developed curriculum and co-taught 2 LDIR classes at Alhambra High School. The LDlR class develops student understanding of intergroup relations and school community organizing. Provided extensive Human Relations training for teachers, staff and administrators and coordinated Human Relations team and school wide human relations plan. Developed multicultural curriculum for LDIR class based on culturally relevant and constructivist teaching methodologies. Worked closely with teachers and administration to maintain class and address other key campus issues including participation on Latino Achievement Task Force. 1999 to 2002 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 2002 Chicana/o Studies I 97F Facilitator: Co-created, designed and taught: "Developing Critical Consciousness in Chicana/Latino Education" a university course analyzing culturally relevant teaching methodology, critical pedagogy, attrition of disadvantaged students to higher education and holistic counsellng and tutoring methodologies. 1999 to 2002 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES 2000 to 2002 Xinachtli Project- S'tudent lnitiali:'d Outreach Commiffee Director: Managed 3 sites and supervised over 20 staff members responsible Cor providing counseling, tutoring and workshop services to low income high school students in West Los Angeles to promote higher education. Recruited, hired and trained staff, coordinated administrative operations. developed databases, managed budgets. wrote grants, and prepared evaluations. Established and maintained relations hips with school personnel and community organizations.
1999 to 2000 Student Initial! utreach Committee (S!OC)/Community PI'Ogf Office Chair: Co-founded the Student Initiated Outreach Committee which developed tnto seven student run/student initiated outreach projects serving African American, Chicano/Latino, Pacilk Islander, Pilipino, American Indian and South East Asian high school students in the Los Angeles area. Designed and implemented a training program on University outreach, effective project management and goal development Negotiated contracts and agreements with UCLA administration to establish funding guidelines and program procedures for S!OC Projects. 1997 YOUTH UNITED FOR COMMUNITY ACTION (YUCA) Youth Organizer: Coordinated leadership activities for youth in South Los Angeles. Designed and organized training for high school and college aged youth on issues of education, community empowerment and social justice. 1996 to 1997! IOTEL. EMPLOYEES & RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES UNION, LOCAL It 1996 to 1997 Fund raising Coordinator: Supervised college students responsible for supporting workers rights through conducting workshops, organizing delegations, developing strategic plans and establishing relationships with community leaders.!996 Assistant Union Summer Coordinator: Coordinated the logistics, such as outreach, food, event staffing and space acquisition for a large union organizing campaign fundraiser and dinner. TRAINING EXPERIENCE: 2006 to 2007 EVELYN THURMAN GRA"TTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles, C!\ Student Teacher : Observed and performed student teaching duties in a second and third grade class at Gratts Elementary SchooL Implemented!earning strategies for English Language Leamers and students with special needs. Developed culturally relevant cun icu!ar units and observed and implemented student centered classroom management techniques. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: 2005 to Present UMMA COMMUNITY CLINIC Vice Chair and Member, Board of Directors : Advise, fundraise and evaluate programs and practices at University Muslim Medical Association UMMA Community Clinic located in South L.A, including pediatric care, general care. breast can~:er pmject and literacy project Establish positive community relationships vvith local organizations and patients including expansion into local school clinics. 2010 to Present BRUINS FOR CHANGE Member: Patticipate in a new organization focused on young UCLA alumni who advocate for social justice issues and developing multi-identity leadership in the Los Angeles community. 2000 to 2005 CHICANA/0 INDIGENOUS YOUTH INITIATIVE Co-Founder/Organizer: Co-founded and organized a summer youth leadership camp co-sponsored by MEChA de UCLA and a Chicano/Latino Alumni organization. Provide weeklong series of workshops and activities designed to promote cultural awareness, civic engagement and academic preparedness tor low income Chicano/Latino and American Indian high school studenb from the L.A. area. :zooo to 2001 UCLA AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COALITION Organizer: Organized a statewide campaign and diverse UCLA coalition to rescind UC anti-ahirmative action policies and implement comprehensive review admission policies. Co-designed statewide organizing strategy ancl cultivated relationships with community members. Campaign was successful in rescinding SP-1 and SP-2 and adopting RE-28 in the University ofcalitornia system.
December 15, 2011 Ms. Li'i lsoko Furumoto ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA MAYOR Dear Ms. Furumoto: I am pleased to inform you that I hereby appoint you to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2012. ln order to complete the process as quickly as possible, there are several steps that must be taken, many of which require a trip downtown. If you require parking during these procedures, please call my office and my staff will arrange it for you. To begin the appointment process, please review, sign and return the enclosed City Commissioner Ethics Pledge, Commission Remuneration Form, Undated Separation Form and Background Release within one week of receiving this letter. These documents are necessary to help us ensure the most efficient, open and accountable City government possible. Further, Mayor's Office policy requires you to be fingerprinted as part of the background check that is done on all potential Commissioners. To do so, please bring this letter to the Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, (213) 473-9343. Fingerprints must be taken within three working days from the receipt of this letter. Under separate cover you will be receiving a packet from the City Ethics Commission containing information about the City's conflict of interest laws and a copy of the State Form 700/Statement of Economic Interests. City law requires that you complete and return this form within 21 days of your nomination to the City Ethics Commission, 200 North Spring Street, City Hall, 24th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012. Any inquiries regarding this form should be directed to Shannon Prior at the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960. 200 NORTH SPRING STREET Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90012 PHONE: (213) 978-0600 FAX: (213) 978-0750 EMA!L: MAYOR@LAC!TY.ORG
Ms. Li'i lsoko Furumoto December 15, 2011 Page 2 As part of City Council confirmation process, you will need to meet with Richard Alarcon, your Councilmember, and Councilmember Paul Krekorian, the Chair of the Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee, to answer any questions they may have. You will be hearing from a City Council committee clerk who will let you know when your appointment will be considered by the Arts, Parks and Neighborhoods Committee. Some time thereafter, you will also be notified by the committee clerk when your appointment will be presented to the full City Council for confirmation. Once you are confirmed, you will be required to take the oath of office in the City Clerk's Office, Room 395, City Hall. Deputy Mayor Larry Frank's staff will be responsible to assist you during the confirmation process if you have questions. Commissioners must be residents of the City of Los Angeles. If you move at any point during your term, have any changes in your telephone numbers, or in the future plan to resign (resignation must be put in writing), please contact my office immediately. Warmest congratulations and thank you for agreeing to continue helping in my efforts to serve the pie of the City of Los Angeles. ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Mayor ARV:cg
Attachment I Ms. Li'i lsoko Furumoto December 15, 2011 Nominee Check List I. Within three days: Get fingerprinted to complete background check. No appointment is necessary. Bring the Mayor's letter to: Background Unit of Employment Services Division, Personnel Department Building, 700 East Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, (213) 473-9343. II. Within one week: Mail or fax the following forms to: Office of the Mayor, Attn: Cary Gross, Office of Legal Counsel, 200 N. Spring St.,# 303, 90012. Fax: (213) 978-0720. Ethics Pledge Remuneration Form Undated Separation Form Background Check Release Commissioner Information Sheet/Voluntary Statistics Ill. Within 14 days: File the following forms with the City Ethics Commission. If you are required to fife, you will receive these forms in the mail from that office. Statement of Economic Interest ("form 700") IMPORTANT: The City Council will not consider your nomination until your completed form is reviewed by the Ethics Commission. Residence Verification Form IV. As soon as possible, schedule a meeting with: Your City Councilmember Richard Alarcon (contact Nancy Hodges at 213-473-7007). Councilmember Paul Krekorian, Chair of the Council Committee considering your nomination (contact Sara Ter-Minasyan at 213-473- 7002). A member of Deputy Mayor Larry Frank's staff can assist you with these arrangements. (Mayor's Office: 213-978-0600)