Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team consists of talented and experienced individuals who dedicate their time on giving back to the community. Our staff have a passion for helping people overcome life's disparities. Director Paul and his personable, professional staff are here to assist and make every experience comfortable and stress-free.
Paul Thao
Executive Director
Paul is the current Executive Director of Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and began working for MLFC in the early 1990s. Paul is a multilingual speaking Hmong, Lao, Thai, Mien and English.
Maly Thao
SEACAP Peer Support Coordinator/Office Manager
Maly is the Secretary and Women peer support group coordinator. She has over 25 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and began working with Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. in the early 2000s.
Dr. Ko Fang
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ko Fang is the Clinical Psychologist at Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. He is a Sacramento native with experience supporting individuals with a variety of mental health needs. He provides consultation, rehabilitation, case management, and therapeutic services. Dr. Fang also provides both individual and group therapy to support clients’ overall well-being.
Jenny Vang
SEACAP Secretary
Jenny is the Southeast Asian Consumer Advocacy Program Secretary. She serves all clients that are related to mental health and schedules appointment. Jenny has many years of experience working with the Southeast Asian Community through her prior work experience.
Gao Chang
Outreach Worker
Gao is our Community Outreach Worker, assisting clients with general services, applications, translations, and interpretation. He helps community members complete forms, understand important information, and connect with available resources. Gao also helps reduce language barriers so clients can better access the services they need. He is multilingual and speaks Lao, Hmong, Mien, and English.
Keng Chang
Bookkeeper
​Keng has been with Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for over eight years. He is responsible for managing data entry and financial information for the organization. His work helps ensure records are accurate, organized, and properly maintained. Keng also supports the organization’s day-to-day administrative and financial operations.
Ye Thao
SEACAP Case Manager
Ye is our SEACAP Case Manager, providing case management support to clients with mental health-related needs. He helps connect clients to appropriate services, resources, and additional support within the community. Ye earned his Bachelor of Science from DeVry University. He is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work.
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Rasueda Moua
PEI Cultural Broker
Rasueda is the coordinator for the prevention & early intervention program (PEI). She provides education and knowledge about mental health.
Chue Wang Xiong
Peer Support Coordinator
Chue Wang is the Men Peer Support group coordinator. He has over 20 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and has been a Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. staff since his time in the early 2000s.
Kong Pheng Thao
MAGNET Coordinator
Kong Pheng is our MAGNET Program Coordinator, helping coordinate community outreach, prevention activities, and educational workshops. He previously served as the Integrated Primary Care Case Manager, supporting patients with mental health screenings, brief support, and connections to resources. He is a UC Merced alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Kong Pheng is currently pursuing his Master of Social Work.
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Jonathan Chang
Peer Support Assistant
Sheng is our Peer Support Assistant, helping support peer group activities and participant engagement. He previously worked with our Stop the Hate (STH) program and served as a SEACAP Assistant Case Manager. His experience includes community outreach, client support, and connecting individuals with helpful resources. Sheng now helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for members of our peer support groups.
Value Xiong
SEACAP Behavioral Health Clinician
Value is our Behavioral Health Clinician for SEACAP at Merced Lao Family. In his role, he provides behavioral health support to community members by helping connect individuals and families to care, resources, and services that promote overall wellness. Through SEACAP, Value supports the mental health and well-being of the Southeast Asian community while helping create a safe and supportive space for those seeking support.
Meet the Team
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Paul Thao
Executive Director
Paul is the current Executive Director of Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. He has over 30 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and began working for MLFC in the early 1990s. Paul is a multilingual speaking Hmong, Lao, Thai, Mien and English.
Maly Thao
SEACAP Peer Support Coordinator/Office Manager
Maly is the Secretary and Women peer support group coordinator. She has over 25 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and began working with Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. in the early 2000s.
Dr. Ko Fang
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ko Fang is the Clinical Psychologist at Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. A Sacramento native, he supports individuals with mental health needs through consultation, rehabilitation, case management, and individual and group therapy to promote overall well-being.
Jenny Vang
SEACAP Secretary
Jenny is the Southeast Asian Consumer Advocacy Program Secretary. She serves all clients that are related to mental health and schedules appointment. Jenny has many years of experience working with the Southeast Asian Community through her prior work experience.
Gao Chang
Outreach Worker
Gao is our Community Outreach Worker, assisting clients with services, applications, translations, and interpretation. He helps community members complete forms, understand information, connect with resources, and reduce language barriers. He speaks Lao, Hmong, Mien, and English.
Keng Chang
Bookkeeper
Keng has been with Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. for over eight years. He manages data entry and financial information, helping ensure records are accurate, organized, and maintained, while supporting the organization’s daily administrative and financial operations.
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Ye Thao
SEACAP Case Manager
Ye is our SEACAP Case Manager, supporting clients with mental health-related needs. He connects clients to services, resources, and community support. Ye earned his Bachelor of Science from DeVry University and is pursuing his Master of Social Work.
Rasueda Moua
PEI Cultural Broker
Rasueda is the coordinator for the prevention & early intervention program (PEI). She provides education and knowledge about mental health. ​
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Chue Wang Xiong
PEI Cultural Broker
Chue Wang is the Men Peer Support group coordinator. He has over 20 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and has been a Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. staff since his time in the early 2000s.
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Kong Pheng Thao
MAGNET Coordinator
Kong Pheng is our MAGNET Program Coordinator, supporting outreach, prevention activities, and workshops. A UC Merced alumnus in Sociology, he previously helped patients access screenings, support, and resources.
Jonathan Chang
Peer Support Assistant
Chue Wang is the Men Peer Support group coordinator. He has over 20 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and has been a Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. staff since his time in the early 2000s.
Value Xiong
SEACAP Behavioral Health Clinician
Value is our SEACAP Behavioral Health Clinician, connecting individuals and families to care, resources, and services that support wellness and a safe community.