The United States-Japan Foundation is saddened to announce the passing of Michael Morales on May 8, 2020. Michael was a much-admired Fellow of the Foundation’s US-Japan Leadership Program’s Class of 2018-19. Known for his energizing and warm personality, infectious smile and deeply compassionate spirit, the Foundation was proud to have him in the Program and he will be greatly missed by all Foundation staff, trustees and members of the Leadership Program whose lives he touched.
He leaves wife Elisha and sons Gabriel, Diego, Kai and Izzy. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist his family. Memories and condolences may be shared at his online memorial site.