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. 

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.

Ye Thao has served as a SEACAP staff member since 2019, providing case management and supportive services to individuals experiencing mental health-related needs. He assists clients in identifying their needs and connecting with appropriate behavioral health services, community resources, and supportive programs. Ye holds a Bachelor of Science degree and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. He is also a bilingual/multilingual mental health professional who is fluent in Hmong, Lao, Thai, and English, allowing him to provide culturally and linguistically responsive support to individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.

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Kong Pheng Thao serves as the MAGNET Program Coordinator, providing outreach, prevention education, and community-based workshops focused on substance use disorders (SUD) and gang-related concerns. He holds a BA degree in Sociology from the University of California, Merced and is a Certified Community Health Worker (CHW). In his previous role, he supported individuals in accessing health screenings, supportive services, and community resources. Kong Pheng is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, further developing his knowledge and skills in behavioral health, prevention, and community-based services.

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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.

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. 

Rasueda Moua serves as the Coordinator for the Central California Immigrant Resilience Fund (CCIRF). She provides culturally and linguistically responsive community education, outreach, and support related to immigration-related concerns, including information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and available community resources. She assists undocumented and underserved individuals and families in navigating appropriate services and resources, including support with the application and renewal processes for lawful permanent residency (Green Card) and U.S. citizenship. Her work focuses on increasing access to accurate information, reducing barriers to services, and strengthening community awareness and resilience.

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Sheng Thao serves as a SEACAP Peer Support Assistant, providing peer support, group rehabilitation, and case management services under appropriate clinical supervision. She assists with group activities, promotes participant engagement, and supports individuals in accessing appropriate community resources and services. Her experience includes Stop the Hate initiatives, SEACAP services, community outreach, client support, and resource navigation. Sheng is also a Bilingual and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree, further developing her knowledge and skills in behavioral health and community-based services.

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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.

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.

Chue Wang Xiong serves as the Men’s Peer Support Group Coordinator. He has more than 20 years of experience working with the Southeast Asian community and has served as a staff member of Merced Lao Family Community, Inc. since the early 2000s. In his current role, Chue Wang is senior bilingual staff who provides peer support, group rehabilitation, and case management services under appropriate clinical supervision. He assists with group activities, promotes participant engagement, and supports individuals in accessing appropriate behavioral health services, community resources, and supportive programs. His extensive community experience and culturally responsive approach support meaningful engagement and connection among program participants.

Value Xiong serves as the SEACAP Behavioral Health Clinician, providing culturally responsive behavioral health services and connecting individuals and families with appropriate care, community resources, and supportive services. His work focuses on promoting mental health and wellness, reducing barriers to care, and supporting individuals and families in achieving greater stability and well-being. Value holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University, Stanislaus. He is a bilingual mental health clinician who provides culturally and linguistically responsive services to the individuals and families he serves. He is currently pursuing his Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential to further advance his clinical knowledge and professional practice.