Bridget Keaveney (she/her)

As the Senior Programs Associate at APAICS, Bridget oversees the Congressional Fellowship Program and the Kakehashi Program. Prior to joining APAICS, she worked at the Japanese American Citizens League and completed contract work for the Okinawa Peace Assistance Center.

Bridget earned a BA in Social Science, Liberal Studies, and Arts & Letters, along with a certificate in Global Studies, from Portland State University. She also holds a degree from Waseda University’s Graduate School of International Culture and Communication Studies.

As a proud Shin-Nisei with a background in coalition building and civil rights advocacy, Bridget is committed to advancing civic education and community-based programming that highlights and celebrates the rich histories and contributions of AA & NH/PI communities in the United States. At APAICS, she is honored to support and witness the next generation of AA & NH/PIs pursue careers in public service and international diplomacy.