Hi, I’m Paul.

I’m an operations specialist and cultural advocate who creates organizational infrastructure to help nonprofits achieve their missions.

This site hosts all of my writing on race, religion, productivity, business management, and more. It also documents the personal pet projects I’m working on, like woodworking and raising chickens.

Featured Projects and Articles

Below you will find many of the notable projects I have worked on throughout my career. This includes both in my official jobs and in my extra-curricular activities.
You can also check out my professional resumé.

Children’s Books I’ve Authored

When I’m in J-Town

In this (unpublished) children’s baby board book, join little Shiro as he visits his favorite place in the whole wide world: Japantown!

Thank You Very Mochi

Full of tradition and culture, this imaginative children’s book will “pound” into children’s hearts the importance of family relationships and cultural traditions.

Operations Projects I’ve Developed

Man and woman holding sledge hammer and paint roller.

Home Renovations & General Contractor Project Tracker

Manage all your projects and individual tasks related to home renovations or general contracting. Perfect for the DIYer and home renovation enthusiast, but complex enough

Updated Budgeting System – Interfaces, Program Budgets, and More!

Built on Airtable.com, this UPDATED ledger has various views for financial reports, including Income Statement (P&L Report), Balance Sheet (shows cash on hand), and monthly

Work Management System

Built on Asana.com, this is a presentation of a work management setup for 8+ team members.

Articles on Asian American Topics

How Should Japanese American Parents Talk to Their Kids About Race and Racism?

Explore some of the conversations Japanese Americans have had with their kids about racism, what they wish they’d talked about earlier, and how the dialogue