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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 is the coordinator for the prevention & early intervention program (PEI). She provides education and knowledge about mental health. ​

​

​

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 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.

Sheng serves as Peer Support Assistant, supporting group activities and participant engagement. Experience includes Stop the Hate, SEACAP, community outreach, client support, and resource navigation.

Value is our SEACAP Behavioral Health Clinician, connecting individuals and families to care, resources, and services that support wellness and a safe community.