Chanida Phaengdara Potter (she/her/hers) is a Lao American 1.5 refugee, equity advocate, community strategist, storyteller and mother. She’s the founding editor of Little Laos on the Prairie and founding executive director of The SEAD Project. Born in a labor camp in Viengxai, Laos; Chanida found her permanent home in Minneapolis. She has worked 15 years in the nonprofit field on public affairs, community development and human rights advocacy. She has a Bachelor's in Global Studies and Media Studies from University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) and a Master's in Public Administration from Hamline University. Chanida's work has been featured on Twin Cities Daily Planet, Asian American Press, The Uptake, Minnesota Public Radio, MinnPost, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Voice of America; among others. She served on the board for the award-winning citizen journalism organization, Twin Cities Media Alliance and currently serves as advisory board member for Legacies of War.

Katherine Nguyen (she/her/hers) is a second-generation Cambodian and Vietnamese American born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota and has worked at The SEAD Project as the Operations Manager for 2+ years responsible for financial, administration, human resources, and events management. Previous professional and volunteer experience include a technical associate role for a Fortune 500 corporation and multiple leadership positions in student-led cultural based organizations. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Business in Management Information Systems and International Business from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. Katherine is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, womxn's liberation, racial equity, and healing work.

Kia Lee (she/her/hers) is a first-generation daughter of Hmong refugees. She’s passionate about creating a more compassionate and equitable world. She’s a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota, with a Graphic Design BFA. During her undergraduate career, Kia was actively involved with her college community. She served as a board member of the Hmong Minnesota Student Association for two years and interned at nonprofit organizations such as Intermedia Arts and the University YMCA. When not designing, Kia enjoys facilitating spaces that encourage folks to learn about, celebrate, and critically reflect on their identity. She is currently a Community Designer at The SEAD Project.

Maddy Siriouthay is the daughter of Lao refugees, proudly born and raised in Minnesota, now based in Brooklyn, New York. She describes herself as a writer, designer and creative technologist dedicated to social justice, education and community. She received her Bachelor of Journalism at the Missouri School of Journalism and her M.F.A in Design + Technology at Parsons School of Design. She founded Ovee, a sexual and reproductive health education start up which operates nationally and overseas, and she sits on the Board of Directors for the Laotian American National Alliance. Her previous clients include the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The City of New York and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Kat Eng is a second-generation Khmer filmmaker, multimedia artist, and organizer. She uses visual storytelling to support Southeast Asian communities in efforts ranging from labor issues and land struggles to fighting deportation. Her work has been featured in Al Jazeera America, Democracy Now!, and The Cambodia Daily.

Angela So (she/her/hers) is the daughter of Cambodian refugees based in Houston, Texas. She has five years of nonprofit experience, focusing on the intersection of arts, education, and community engagement. Angela received her Bachelor's in English from the University of Houston and her MFA in Creative Writing from The Ohio State University. Her prose has been published in Glimmer Train, Day One, and The Pinch, and she's received writing fellowships from Kundiman, Vermont Studio Center, and the Houston Arts Alliance. She currently serves on the Kundiman Junior Board and DiverseWorks Artist Advisory Board.

Chann Kong is a 2nd generation Cambodian American from Saint Paul, MN. She works as a Network Architect Engineer and has a Bachelor's in Network Management. She identifies as a queer person of color and hopes to bring a unique perspective with her leadership skills. Chan wants to help amplify the voices and stories of LGBTQIA Asian Americans and the larger Southeast Asian communities of marginalized identities and communities. In her spare time, Chan loves to cook and spend quality time with her family.

Saroeun Earm currently serves as a Board of Directors on the Southeast Asia Diaspora (SEAD) Project and Aeon, an organization that works on making homes affordable. She works in the field of philanthropy in the Twin Cities. Saroeun has a wealth of experience focusing on social and economic justice for marginalized communities locally, nationally, and internationally. She holds a Master’s degree in international relations and economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and a BA in sociology from St. Olaf College.