I was born in Cambodia in 1979 - about a week after Vietnamese Troops overthrew the Khmer Rouge. In 1981, my parents and I arrived as refugees in the United States under the provisions of the Refugee Resettlement Act. Growing up, my parents often reminisced about their lives before the Khmer Rouge, and if I were lucky - they'd talk about their experiences under the genocidal regime. Their stories instilled in me a profound appreciation for the power of connecting people through storytelling. Their resilience and creativity taught me that life's hardest challenges are the greatest opportunities in disguise - a lesson I carry every day.
Since pursuing a career in multimedia, I have had the pleasure of contributing to impactful projects, successful fundraisers, and winning political campaigns through my exceptional graphic design, captivating photography, compelling video storytelling, and strategic social media.
In 2013, I created Red Scarf Revolution, a clothing brand that goes beyond the clothes. It's a platform to connect with the community and celebrate Cambodian culture through arts and culture silenced during the genocide. RSR highlights Cambodian arts, culture, and history as a tribute to the people's resilience and connects future generations to Cambodia's devastating history.
In 2017, I curated the exhibition, "Scars and Stripes," exploring themes of refugee trauma, diaspora, U.S. resettlement, and deportations in the post-Khmer Rouge era. The exhibition garnered acclaim from the City of Tacoma, leading to the official designation of April 17th, 2017, as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Day. I collaborated with Chicago's National Cambodian Heritage Museum to coordinate an international day of remembrance, marking the Khmer Rouge's takeover of Cambodia with Long Beach, CA, San Jose, CA, Lowell, MA, and the Khmer community in France. This international vigil was the first of its kind.
As a founding member of the Khmer Advocacy & Advancement Group (KhAAG), I support all community members who are facing deportation orders from I.C.E. - KhAAG is a community-focused organization with a mission to empower the Khmer community with the tools to navigate the deportation process. Our roots stem from an emergency response in 2016 when I.C.E increased targeted raids on the Khmer communities across the United States. If you or someone you know are in need of resources, please don't hesitate to send us a message - we support and advocate for EVERYONE.
My latest project is the Southeast East Asian Comedy Collective, a group of friends working to upend stereotypes by challenging the model minority myth and what it means to be Asian-American through stand-up comedy. We produced a sold-out show in April 2023 at ALMA and have been awarded the AMOCAT Award for Community Outreach by an Organization.
Currently, I serve as the Digital Media Manager in the Office of the Governor, having previously held the position of Digital Communications Manager at Pacific Lutheran University.
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Since pursuing a career in multimedia, I have had the pleasure of contributing to impactful projects, successful fundraisers, and winning political campaigns through my exceptional graphic design, captivating photography, compelling video storytelling, and strategic social media.
In 2013, I created Red Scarf Revolution, a clothing brand that goes beyond the clothes. It's a platform to connect with the community and celebrate Cambodian culture through arts and culture silenced during the genocide. RSR highlights Cambodian arts, culture, and history as a tribute to the people's resilience and connects future generations to Cambodia's devastating history.
In 2017, I curated the exhibition, "Scars and Stripes," exploring themes of refugee trauma, diaspora, U.S. resettlement, and deportations in the post-Khmer Rouge era. The exhibition garnered acclaim from the City of Tacoma, leading to the official designation of April 17th, 2017, as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Day. I collaborated with Chicago's National Cambodian Heritage Museum to coordinate an international day of remembrance, marking the Khmer Rouge's takeover of Cambodia with Long Beach, CA, San Jose, CA, Lowell, MA, and the Khmer community in France. This international vigil was the first of its kind.
As a founding member of the Khmer Advocacy & Advancement Group (KhAAG), I support all community members who are facing deportation orders from I.C.E. - KhAAG is a community-focused organization with a mission to empower the Khmer community with the tools to navigate the deportation process. Our roots stem from an emergency response in 2016 when I.C.E increased targeted raids on the Khmer communities across the United States. If you or someone you know are in need of resources, please don't hesitate to send us a message - we support and advocate for EVERYONE.
My latest project is the Southeast East Asian Comedy Collective, a group of friends working to upend stereotypes by challenging the model minority myth and what it means to be Asian-American through stand-up comedy. We produced a sold-out show in April 2023 at ALMA and have been awarded the AMOCAT Award for Community Outreach by an Organization.
Currently, I serve as the Digital Media Manager in the Office of the Governor, having previously held the position of Digital Communications Manager at Pacific Lutheran University.
សូមអរគុណ