Community Events
As a local South-Bay native, Melissa loves giving back to her community! Here are some ways in which Melissa is collaborating with other local businesses and getting more involved in the local South Bay Community!
AREAA LA COASTAL (ASIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)
AREAA LA Coastal is a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to promoting sustainable home-ownership opportunities in the Asian American community. Our chapter provides the real estate community and homeowners with the right tools, education and information needed to achieve our mission.
Learn more: https://areaalacoastal.org
The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
Melissa is a proud supporter of the The Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) - a 501(c)(3) non-profit community center housing various classes, services, and programs for seniors, non-senior adults, and youth in the South Bay for over 50 years. The GVJCI’s mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture. Learn more: https://www.jci-gardena.org/
supporting local businesses - especially women-owned small businesses!
Melissa loves to support local businesses! She is happy to collaborate with local Torrance family business Pull&Thread to host this upcoming event “Babes Who Hustle” celebrating and bringing together local female entrepreneurs; creatives, artists, movers and shakers. This event aims to highlight incredible women-led businesses that are the backbone of our community.
FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Melissa is passionate about Female Entrepreneurship and Women Supporting Women in Business. One on-going way she supports Female Entrepreneurship is through her Female Entrepreneur Interview Series on IGTV. View the full series here:
https://www.instagram.com/melissaokabe/channel/
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA)
As a UCLA Alumni, Melissa continues to give back to her Alma Mater and loves connecting with fellow Bruins!
