Meet Our Team Members​!

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Seng S. Yang

Director
​ssyang@hmongculturalcenter.net


​A refugee from Laos In 1989, I moved to Oroville, CA. I've lived and worked here since. I enjoy listening to and working with people. In my free time, I like to work outdoor and go on walks.




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Pahoua Yang

Family Specialist 

Promotores
​pyang@hmongculturalcenter.net

Hi, I am Pahoua. I graduated from Chico State with a double major in Health Science: Health Education & Health Service Administration. I am a family specialist for the program Raising the Child. In my program, I provide services for families who has children 0-5.
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"Believe in yourself and anything is possible."

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​Pakou Yang
Bookkeeper
​pkyang@hmongculturalcenter.net



Hello, I'm the Bookkeeper for Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County. I am a first generation college student that will be graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration  in Spring 2024. 

A few of my hobbies consist of creative writing, collecting food receipts, and going on nature walks. I enjoy learning new things and improving on myself. I believe that in order to make a change in anything, it must start with awareness followed by our intentions and actions. 

As Thomas Jefferson once stated, "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. 


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Ka Her

Youth Program Coordinator

Children Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI):                      Local Campaign Project​kher@hmongculturalcenter.net

Hi, my name is Ka Her and I am the Youth Program Coordinator at Hmong Cultural Center. I graduated from Chico State in the Spring of 2024 with a double major in Multicultural and Gender Studies and Women Studies. I was born and raised in Chico, CA. I really enjoy cooking, reading, writing poetry, and listening to music. On my own free time, I like to go walk at Upper Bidwell Park with my friends and family, cruise downtown Chico, and in general spend time out in nature. I enjoy working with students and would like to help them in any way that I can. 
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Ge Yang

Program Manager
​gyang@hmongculturalcenter.net


​Bachelor of Science: Health Science Administration: Health Services
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Growing up in a first generation Hmong Refugee family, I've experience and encountered countless health and educational disparities. I enjoy linking and bridging the cultural gaps and differences in the Hmong community and the Community at large. 

Invest our time in our youths and they'll invest their time on us.  
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Kevin Vue

Family Specialist

Zoosiab (Happy) Program
kvue@hmongculturalcenter.net


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"The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles. ​




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Passion Chue

Youth Project Director
​Koomtes Youth Program (KYP)
​pchue@hmongculturalcenter.net

​Hello, my name is Passion Chue and my pronouns are she/her. 
I advocate for better mental health care for low-income households, women's reproductive rights, and equity in our society. 
Some things I identify as are, Hmong American woman, Bisexual (LGBTQ+),  Feminist, and a Person of Color. 
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My goal for the youth is to educate them on social and cultural values, mental health, and advocacy. I believe our youth are the greatest generations on making a difference in our world. Their voices are powerful and I want to give them the platform where they can speak their minds and let their inner passion flourish. As a leader, my job is to create young leaders who can co-exist and build a better community than we have before. The youth is our future! ​

Christy Thao
​Youth Program Coordinator
​Children Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI):                      Trauma Inform Project
​cthao@hmongculturalcenter.net

Hello, my name is Christy Thao. I am the Youth Program Coordinator of Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County. At your service, I am happy to greet you all and navigate you to the necessary programs, services or resources that are available at the Hmong Cultural Center. I am willing to assist and guide to the best of my abilities. Outside of work, I love spending time with family, friends, traveling and watching K-Drama. 

"As long as you keep trying, there's a possibility of getting over it."  

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Charlie Xiong

Program Coordinator 
Zoosiab (Happy) Program
cxiong@hmongculturalcenter.net 


​Graduated from Chico State University with a Bachelor in Finance

Travel Inspired quote: Travel as much as you are able to because scenery to the eyes is far more beautiful than a picture can ever be. ​




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Luchou Xiong
Family Specialist
Zoosiab (Happy) Program.
​lxiong@hmongculturalcenter.net

Hi, my name is Luchou Xiong and my Hmong name is Luj Txus. I am 27 years old, and married. I sometimes go by "Lou" or "Chow" since it is a lot easier to call out for when my attention is needed. I'm originally from Yuba City where I went to Yuba City High School and graduated in 2014. I am the middle child of a family of 11 siblings and the only one from my clan that is the furthest north in California whereas most of the rest are located in the south in Yuba City and Sacramento. 
      At the end of high school, I enlisted into the military to be a part of the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman. The simple description of my job, is fighting in the front line, where I served for four years. After completing my enlistment in 2018, I worked in other jobs to keep myself occupied to earn enough funds for my future wedding at the time.
      Many of my hobbies are consisted of firearms, hunting, fishing, BBQing, gardening, automotive repairs and many more that I cannot think of as I write this. Although, there are some that I am not proficient or knowledgeable enough to, I am open to learning more as I continue on in life so that I may pass it on to my children. If anyone would like to know more about me, don't hesitate to ask, I find it quite entertaining!
"If you're going to fail going forward, do it with confidence!"

Pae Xiong

Peer Advocate
​Immigrant Refugee
​pxiong2@hmongculturalcenter.net

Graduated from Yuba College with an Associates of Art degree

Hello, my name is Pae Xiong and my Hmong name is Npauj. I am 31 years old & reside in Yuba City, CA. I am a Peer Advocate for the Immigrations and Refugees Stakeholder Advocacy program.

​My hobbies include staying at home with my pet dog and spending time with my families; in addition, I also like to shop for new books or vinyl records on my spare times. Although I may be inexperienced, I strive to learn more as I move forward in life and possibly pass on what I learned to people who are curious or eager to know.

“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are”
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Anita Yang
Dance Instructor
Koomtes Youth Program
​ayang3@hmongculturalcenter.net

Hello, I am Anita Yang. I am the coach for Ntxhais Hnub Qub and Nkauj Hnub Laim Txais this year!

A favorite hobby of mine is Hmong dancing . I first started dancing at Hmong Cultural Center in 2017-2018. It has been my passion ever since. I also enjoyed learning different things besides Hmong dance.

Everyday, I am always looking forward to dance and choreograph new moves for my teams. I am glad to be apart of this team and hopefully it can last for a long time.