About

Leadership


Board Officers

Nao Lue Kue, Board Co-Chair

Peter Neng Yia Vang, Board Co-Chair

Pa Hnia Lor, President

Chue Chao Lee, Vice-President

Tooj Kau Xiong, Treasurer

Kazoua Vue, Secretary

Chengzhong Vue, Executive Director

Board Members

Va Neng Yang, Community

Tong Vwj, Community

Txooj Vam Yaj, Culture

Malinee Vang, Women

Mee kue, Women

Ka Lia Lor, Youth

Tom (Meng) Xiong, Youth

Dr. May Lee Moua-Vue, Education

Board Advisors

Txiaj Vaj Xyooj

Nao Kao Vue

Boua Yang Vang

Neej Tsu Xyooj

Email:

info@unitedhmongswmn.org

United Hmong Southwest Minnesota

The purpose of the organization is to create economic opportunities, preserve cultural identities, promote educational aspirations, foster a healthy lifestyle, elevate community engagement, and uphold family values among the Hmong people in the Southwestern area of Minnesota. We strive to ensure that our elders are well cared for and our children can succeed in achieving their goals. We also aim to share the Hmong culture and arts, while engaging and enriching the broader Southwest Minnesota community.

  • Create Economic Opportunities
  • Preserve Cultural Identity
  • Promote Educational Aspirations
  • Foster Healthy Lifestyle
  • Uphold Family Values
  • Elevate Community Engagement

2026 Projects:
  • Fiv Yeem Ritual
    • Chair: Txooj Vam Yaj
    • Location: Walnut Grove, MN
    • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM
  • Valentine's Party
    • Chair: Chue Chao Lee & Tooj Kaub Xyooj
    • Location: Walnut Grove Community Center, 311 6th St, Walnut Grove, MN 56180
    • Date: February 21, 2026
    • Time: 5:00 PM to Midnight
  • Pho Fundraiser
    • Chair: Pha nhia Lor & Kazoun Vue
    • Location: Tracy Country Club, 10752 US-14, Tracy, MN 56175
    • Date: May 3, 2026
    • Time: 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Summer Picnic & Graduation Recognition
    • Chair: Malinee Vang & Mee Kue
    • Location: Plum Creek Park, 15191 110th Street Walnut Grove, MN 56180
    • Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM - Close
  • Lwm Swb Ritual
    • Chair: Txooj Vam Yaj
    • Location: Chue Chao Lee's House
    • Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
    • Time: 2:00 PM
  • 2026 Hmong New Year Celebration
    • Chair: PT Pahnia Lor & VP Chue Chao Lee
    • Location: Red Baron Arena & Expo, 1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN 56258
    • Date: October 17, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM - Midnight
  • New Year's Eve Celebration
    • Chair: Tooj Kaub Xyooj
    • Location: TBD
    • Date/Time: December 31, 2026
    • Time: 4:00 PM - Midnight