Our History

Peb caug (30) xyoo dhau los peb ua tau ntau yam zoo rau peb tsev neeg xws li muaj vaj tsev nyob, muaj noj muaj haus, muaj hauj lwm ua.

Peb caug (30) xyoo tom ntej yog ib qho peb yuav tau pib tam sim vim nws tseem ceeb heev rau peb cov tub ki, xeeb leej xeeb ntxwv thiab ntau tiam lawm yav tom ntej. Koom tes txhawb kev kawm ntawv thiab khaws yus li kev ntseeg, kev coj noj coj ua, kev cai dab qhuas thiab kom muaj lub chaw koom txoos rau yus cov neeg/kwvtij.

Our Mission

The Lee Educational and Heritage Foundation is dedicated to advancing higher education and preserving cultural heritage. We empower individuals through available financial stipends, educational programs, and community initiatives that honor and sustain the rich traditions, values, and histories of the Hmong people for future generations.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every individual—especially Hmong youth—has access to educational opportunities and a deep connection to their cultural heritage. Through education and cultural pride, we aim to inspire resilient, informed, and community-driven leaders who carry forward the legacy of their ancestors.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Lee Educational and Heritage Foundation is to:

  • Promote academic achievement and lifelong learning through available financial stipends, mentorship, and educational initiatives,

  • Preserve and celebrate cultural heritage through community events and celebrations, storytelling, and intergenerational exchange,

  • Foster pride, knowledge, and awareness of cultural identity among younger generations, and

  • Build stronger communities by connecting education with cultural values, resilience, and historical continuity.

Our Board Members

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Bla Fang

Board President

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woman in black blazer with brown hair
MyKou Chang

Board Member

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man standing near white wall
Pa Nhia Xiong

Board Member

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woman smiling wearing denim jacket
Ntxoov Pos Lis

Board Member

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Zoo Tshaj Lis

Board Member

Our Executive Committee

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Asachang Lee

President

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woman in black blazer with brown hair
Yang Lee

Vice President

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man standing near white wall
Xaiv Suav Lis

Treasurer

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woman smiling wearing denim jacket
Pakou Thao

Secretary

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woman smiling wearing denim jacket
Tsab Muas Lis

Historian

Our Youth Ambassadors

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PaTshia Lee

Surene Lee