Brian Shimomura
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| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | Political Science, UC Davis, 2009 |
| 💼 Occupation | Government Manager |
| 👔 Employer | State of California |
| 🏢 Organisation | Department of Industrial Relations |
| Title | Risk Assessment and Internal Control Manager |
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Introduction
Brian Shimomura is an American writer, photographer, public servant, and community advocate. He serves as a manager in the California state government and is actively involved in Japanese American organizations, focusing on civil rights and cultural relations.[1][2]
Early Life
Shimomura was born in California to Floyd Shimomura, a prominent Japanese American activist and former national president of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) known for his role in the redress movement that led to the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, and Ruth Shimomura.[3][4] His father’s family experienced the impacts of Japanese American internment during World War II, though Floyd was born postwar.[3][5] Shimomura is a graduate of the University of California, Davis.[1][2]
Career
Shimomura works as Risk Assessment & Internal Control Manager at the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), where he has served since 2016.[2][6][7] In this role, he oversees internal controls and risk management for the department, which handles labor standards, occupational safety, and workers’ compensation.[2] As a writer and professional photographer based in San Francisco, Shimomura has contributed to efforts addressing media representation of Asian Americans.[1][8] He is verified on IMDb, listed for work in writing and camera/electrical departments.[1] His photography has been featured by Smithsonian Magazine [9]and shared by the Yolo County Historical Society and the Historical Society of Winters. He was featured in a photograph winning “Artist Spotlight” at the 2025 California State Fair. He maintains an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook (over 5,000 followers), Instagram (over 12,000 followers), LinkedIn (over 10,000 followers), and X, where he shares personal and advocacy-related content.[10][11]
Community Involvement
Shimomura is a prominent member of the Japanese American community. He serves as a board member of the San Francisco chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), where he has participated in public health initiatives, such as assisting at COVID-19 testing events in Japantown and distributing personal safety alarms to community members.[12][6] Through JACL, he advocates for eradicating negative stereotypes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in media, including print, radio, television, film, and advertising.[1] He joined the U.S.-Japan Council as an Associate Leader in January 2025, an organization focused on strengthening ties between the United States and Japan through leadership and community engagement.[7][11]
Personal Life
Shimomura resides in Daly City, California, near San Francisco.[7][2] He is active on social media.[10][13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Brian Shimomura". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Brian Shimomura". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Floyd Shimomura, Class of '73". UC Davis School of Law. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Shimomura, Historical Society take steps to preserve history". Winters Express. 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Redress movement". Densho Encyclopedia. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "SF JACL Chapter Announces New Intern and Officers". Pacific Citizen. 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Welcome to Our New Members!". U.S.-Japan Council. 2025-01. Retrieved 2025-10-31. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ "Brian Shimomura". Find A Photographer. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-15-breathtaking-photos-yosemite-national-park-have-you-planning-next-vacation-180988747/
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Brian Shimomura (@brian_shimomura)". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedx-bio - ↑ "Civil Rights". San Francisco JACL. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Brian Shimomura". Facebook. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
