Professor in Asian American Studies at California State University, Sacramento. I am Filipino-American, born in the Philippines, raised in Guam and grew up speaking Illonggo, Chamorro, English and Tagalog. Currently livin in Northern California: Central Valley and SF Bay Area. Was a student activist in undergraduate years. Transitioned to "community organizing" during doctoral program and remain committed to the Filipino, Latino, and Asian American community. At a formal level, have been involved in "service learning" projects for last 10 years.