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← Interns Ratanak Nak Communications/Marketing Intern Born and raised in Cambodia, Ratanak Nak is currently a sophomore at Angelo State University in Texas, majoring in Computer Science. His goal is to help the Cambodian community, and he believes CMAA is the perfect place to achieve this aspiration. In his free time, Ratanak enjoys listening to music and discovering new things to learn.

← Interns Irisa Jiang Communications/Marketing Intern Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Irisa Jiang recently relocated to Lowell. Irisa graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, focusing on Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. Her experience in event planning and customer service is a fantastic addition to our team.

← Interns Erika Pen Communications/Marketing Intern Erika Pen (She/They) is a Cambodian-Chinese American born and raised in Lowell Massachusetts. They are a senior at Salem State University where they are studying psychology with minors in women’s studies and social work. She'll be returning to Salem State University in the fall to pursue the Higher Education in Student Affairs, Master's in Education. Her future goals lies in serving the AANHPI community through community outreach, advocacy, and social justice. In her free time, you can find them reading, spending time with loved ones, napping, and of course, getting bubble tea. Erika will be working with us in planning and organizing CMAA events such as the up-coming Khmer New Year, Annual Meeting, and others.

← Interns DeeAnnie Chey Communications/Marketing Intern DeeAnnie Chey originally from Rhode Island, lives in Florida studying psychology along with a concentration in mental health, neuroscience, and aging. She is an ambitious student who seizes every opportunity she comes across and turns it into a learning experience, becoming a better version of herself each day. With various leadership, volunteer, and research experiences, she is excited to use her skills to help empower our community by promoting education, resources, and culture. She will be helping us with creating engaging media content, E-Newsletter, etc., to highlight the importance of organizations like CMAA within the Lowell community.

← Interns Sonika Ketyarath Administrative Assistant Intern Sonika, originally from the vibrant country of Cambodia, is a dedicated Chemistry Student with a strong commitment to her academic endeavors and a passion for education. She combines intellectual curiosity with practical application in her studies, constantly seeking to deepen her understanding of the chemical world and its societal implications. Outside the classroom, Sonika is a natural leader who excels at taking on challenges and fostering positive change. She is actively involved in organizing educational initiatives, mentoring peers, and leading student organizations, always striving to inspire others to reach their full potential. With her unwavering dedication and enthusiasm, Sonika is set to make a significant impact in both the field of chemistry and the communities she serves.

Our Board of Directors come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans education, science and technology, health, communications, law, and business. Our directors are guided by CMAA’s mission to create a community in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Board of Directors CMAA’s Board of Directors come from a broad range of backgrounds and have a diversity of expertise and experience that spans education, science and technology, health, communications, law, and business. Our directors are guided by CMAA’s mission to create a community in which every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. Vannak Theng President Lowell Public Schools Joseph Banh Director LEADS • JBanh Consulting Elizabeth Broderick Director Tha Chhan Vice President Lowell Housing Authority Seila Chuop Director Legal Advocate for the Boston Bar Association/Harvard Legal Aid Bureau Vesna Nuon Director Lowell City Council Christopher Dias Treasurer Enterprise Bank Paulette Renault-Caragianes Director University of Massachusetts Lowell Sidney Liang Director Bopha Boutselis Clerk Lowell Public Schools Office of Educational Equity and Community Empowerment Gary Yin Director Eastern Bank

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Staff At CMAA, our team is what makes us special. Our dedicated staff members are committed to improving the lives of those we serve, and we work tirelessly to create meaningful change in our communities. Rena Theum Special Events Coordinator Read Staff Bio Thysan Sam Civic Engagement Coordinator Read Staff Bio Vannaret Tek Wrap-Around Community Services Interim Manager Read Staff Bio Jennifer Soun MassHealth Certified Applicant Counselor (CAC) (Consultant) Read Staff Bio Nayto Hieng Youth Services Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio Maylee You Youth Program Coordinator Read Staff Bio Sothea Chiemruom Executive Director Read Staff Bio Rathavy Sem Wrap-Around Community Services Assistant Read Staff Bio Sithul Ieng Youth Services Music and Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio Tararith Kho Language Teacher Read Staff Bio Kelly Nguyen Creative Marketing Strategist (Consultant) Read Staff Bio Silvia Dominguez-Bodie Operations Manager Read Staff Bio Mongmalin Touch Wrap-Around Community Services Assistant/Receptionist Read Staff Bio Sovann Khon Youth Services Music Teacher Read Staff Bio Sovanneary Huot Healthy Living Coordinator Healthy Living Coordinator Read Staff Bio Mana Kheang Program Evaluation and Grants Manager Read Staff Bio Nich Chea Communications and Development Manager Read Staff Bio Sengly Kong Monorom Family Support Program Manager Read Staff Bio Khuntheary Pich Youth Services Cultural Teacher Read Staff Bio

← Staff Sreang Heng Translation Services Manager Special Projects Manager Department(s): Special Projects Khmer Language Services E-Mail: sheng@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1020 Direct Line: (351) 500-6457 Sreang Heng is a Cambodian scholar and writer who worked as a university lecturer in Cambodia in 2004. Over the years, Sreang has conducted research and written several academic articles about religion, culture and socio-economics in Contemporary Cambodia. Sreang also has experience in running a business here in the U.S. He is a multilingual person and is fluent in Khmer. Sreang is passionate about helping the community using the knowledge and experience he has. Sreang joined CMAA on April 10, 2023 as our Special Projects Manager and also provides Khmer Language Services.

← Staff Theresa Tha Program Coordinator Youth Services Department(s): Youth Services E-Mail: ttha@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1012 Direct Line: (351) 500-6456 Theresa Tha joined the CMAA team as the Wrap-Around Community Services Assistant & Receptionist in September 2023. We are excited that Theresa will be transitioning to the Youth Services Program Coordinator effective February 2024. “Since I was young, I have always been more inclined towards learning whatever I could about my culture. My parents taught me how to read and write in Khmer, and enrolled me into dance classes. From there, I began to fall in love and appreciate Cambodian art and culture and eventually worked my way into becoming an assistant instructor at Angkor Dance Troupe. I joined CMAA in hopes of being able to improve and add to my knowledge of Khmer language and culture, so that I could become the bridge between the older generation Cambodian immigrants and the younger generations of Cambodian Americans. Only by being able to witness and empathize with the struggles from both sides, will we be able to better the community as a whole.”

← Staff Chhenghak Chhoeung Special Projects Assistant Special Projects Assistant Department(s): Special Projects E-Mail: chhoeung@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 Direct Line: n/a

← Staff Manoka Y Civic Engagement Coordinator Civic Engagement Coordinator Department(s): Civic Engagement E-Mail: Manoka.y@cmaalowell.org Office Extension: (978) 454-6200 x1022 Direct Line: (351) 500-6449