Board of Directors
Kabo Yang, Board Chair, works at Greater Twin Cities United Way as the Foundation Relations Manager, engaging foundations in United Way's work. She is also an organizational effectiveness consultant working on various aspects such as strategic planning, training and faciliation, and evaluation. Kabo recently received her Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from St. Catherine University.
Xong Yang, Secretary, is currently a student at Metropolitan State University, majoring in Social Work. She will be graduating in the spring of 2010 and will pursue a graduate degree later next year. Last year, she established GEMS, a mentoring program for the University. Xong also currently works as the Student Coordinator for the program.
Ka Zoua Xiong, Treasurer, is teaching Hmong Language and Culture at Saint Catherine University. She graduated from Saint Olaf College in 2008 with majors in Asian Studies and Women Studies.
Melanie Heu is a Hmong Canadian from Kitchener, Ontario who graduated with an MSW from Wilfrid Laurier University (Canadian University). She is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker in Minnesota and currently works for Hmong American Partnership as a Mental and Chemical Health Provider. Outside of work, Melanie spends much of her time parenting her 8 year-old daughter and actively learning more about the community she serves.
Pangjua Xiong works as a Program Manager for the English Language Learner Department of the Saint Paul Public Schools. Her work involves providing language and culture services for students and families. She enjoys meeting people in the community and learning how to collaborate more among schools, families, and the community. Pangjua believes that all individuals should feel supported and empowered to participate in and contribute to society.
Pa Nhia Yang is a doctoral student at the University of MN in Family Social Science. She has taught, presented and published work on family social science for several years. Earlier this year, Pa Nhia was a recipient of the 2009 Hmong National Development Education Scholarship.
