Jeff Tagami

Jeff Tagami (1954–2012) was a poet, editor, and lecturer at Cabrillo College whose work frequently depicted the struggles of Asian agricultural workers in California. Born in Watsonville to parents of Philippine origin, he published the poetry collection October Light (1987) and was featured in the PBS film The United States Of Poetry. He died from cancer on June 23, 2012, survived by his wife, poet Shirley Ancheta, and their two sons.