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Ken Takata

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Disaster Program Manager Volunteer Partner at American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
📍 Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Ken is a dedicated humanitarian and leader at the American Red Cross, currently serving as a Disaster Program Manager. After a distinguished 31-year career in education as a teacher and principal, he now focuses on disaster response and volunteer training. He holds Masters degrees from California State University-Long Beach and Pepperdine University.

Deeply committed to service, Ken is an active Rotarian and undertakes multiple hands-on volunteer roles, from installing smoke alarms to transporting life-saving blood supplies. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts, and is a proud father who values his family.

Unique fact: Ken was recently chosen as the 2025 Disaster Action Team (DAT) Summit Director for his region.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Disaster Program Manager Volunteer Partner
Job Level
Middle
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States
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Humanitarian Relief
Serves in multiple roles with the American Red Cross, including disaster response, blood transportation, and service to armed forces.
Community Safety
As a team lead for the "Sound the Alarm" program, he actively installs smoke alarms in homes to help families prepare for emergencies.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Disaster Program Manager Volunteer Partner
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
3-2025 - 7-2025
TDE DAT Response Program Manager
American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
12-2024
Rotarian
Rotary Club
10-2022
Community Volunteer
American Red Cross Southern California Region
7-2014 - 6-2022
Dean/Administration
Hawthorne School District
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Education
2012 - 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.)
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
California State University, Northridge
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