About Us
MN Zej Zog is a Hmong-led nonprofit dedicated to preserving Hmong language and culture through community-driven programs. We empower and uplift Hmong communities locally and nationally.
A Movement for Community Transformation
MN Zej Zog was born from over a decade of grassroots volunteer efforts, and finally becoming a Hmong-led nonprofit in 2020. Driven by passionate educators, parents, youth leaders, and community members, we are dedicated to fostering sustainable change through collaboration and leadership. With a network of 500+ Hmong professionals, we have impacted over 20,000+ Hmong individuals in Minnesota and across the U.S., empowering our community and preserving our heritage for future generations.
We are committed to bringing Hmong community visions for social change to life by supporting community-driven initiatives. We harness the strength of the Hmong community’s deep social connections to organize, communicate, educate, and empower, focusing on preserving Hmong language, cultural knowledge, and fostering hope, healing, and mental-emotional wellness. Our grassroots programs are designed to be responsive to community needs, allowing us to fulfill our mission in meaningful ways.
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National Initiative
Led by the National Coalition of Hmong Language Educators, established in 2016, we work to safeguard the Hmong language for future generations through structured educational programs.
02.
Statewide Initiatives
Our MN Hmong Educators Coalition, established in 2021, offers mentorship and support for Hmong educators, ensuring their voices and expertise shape the future of education in our communities.
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Local Initiatives
Through Voice and Power with the Arts, we offer cultural education and healing workshops centered on the Hmong arts.
Make An Impact
Your contribution matters. Support our cause by making a donation.
Every contribution helps safeguard Hmong language and the next generation of Hmong youths. Together, we can make a lasting difference for our community.
Our Mission
MN Zej Zog’s mission is to empower the Hmong community by nurturing the Hmong language, healing through the arts and wellness, and becoming more powerful through education across the generations through the following:
- Providing educational affinity space and teacher mentorship programs with National Hmong Language Teacher Coalition and MN Hmong Educators Coalition.
- Preserving the Hmong language through revitalization, standardization, and curriculum development in Prk through Higher Education and in the community.
- Reclaiming absent narrative and sustaining Hmong arts through community and school based programs.
- Growing local grassroot-lead initiatives through innovation and collective healing from community leaders who are deeply passionate about their interests.
- Collaborating with local cities and school districts to create community, advocacy and shared knowledge.
Our Team
Meet Our Team
The MN Zej Zog team is the heart of our organization, bringing dedication, expertise, and genuine care to everything we do. Each member’s unique strengths drive our mission forward, creating a supportive and vibrant community for all.
Pang Yang
Dr. Jenna Cushing-Leubner
Ashley Yang
Alexus Cha
Sokunthea (Thea) Bentley
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Join us in preserving Hmong culture and empowering our community. Whether through your time, resources, or advocacy, your involvement helps create lasting change for future generations.