Sothea Chiemruom is a respected nonprofit leader and community advocate who serves as Executive Director of the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association in Lowell, Massachusetts. With more than thirty years of experience in program operations, administration, management, and community advocacy, he has devoted his career to advancing equity, elevating underrepresented voices, and strengthening the social and civic networks that support thriving communities.

Throughout his career, Sothea has worked closely with youth, elders, and marginalized groups. He has helped design and support programs that promote education, economic mobility, civic participation, and leadership development. His efforts reflect a lifelong commitment to helping immigrant and refugee communities build confidence, achieve self-sufficiency, and create long term community resilience.

In addition to leading the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, Sothea serves as Vice Chairperson of the Affordable Housing Trust in Tyngsborough. He also contributes his expertise as a board member of Community Teamwork Inc. and AgeSpan Inc. These roles allow him to deepen collaborations across state, regional, and nonprofit partners and to support community development in both Lowell and Greater Boston.

His personal journey shapes Sothea’s leadership. He arrived in Massachusetts as a Cambodian refugee and has spent his life serving the communities that helped raise him. His experience living and working in both Boston and Lowell gives him a strong understanding of the region and a deep commitment to strengthening opportunities for immigrant families. He lives in Tyngsborough with his wife and children.