Zha Blong Xiong CURRICULUM VITAE

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Zha Blong Xiong

CURRICULUM VITAE

ADDRESS: Associate Professor Department of Family Social Science University of Minnesota 1980 Buford Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55108

PHONE: (612) 625-5882

EMAIL: [email protected]

EDUCATION:

2000 Ph.D. Department of Family Social Science University of Minnesota

1997 M.A. Department of Family Social Science University of Minnesota

1991 B.A. Psychology Winona State University, Minnesota,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2007 – present Associate Professor, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota

2012 – present Affiliated Faculty, Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC), University of Minnesota.

2004 – present Affiliated Faculty, Asian American Studies, University of Minnesota

2006 – 2007 Associate Professor, Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota

2002 – 2006 Assistant Professor, General College (GC), University of Minnesota

2000 - 2002 Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), Iowa State University

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PUBLICATIONS – ARTICLES:

Mao, D., Deenanath, V., & Xiong, Z. B. (2012). Hmong students’ perceptions of their family environment: A consensual qualitative analysis of family photos. Hmong Studies Journal, 13(1), 1-27.

Smalkoski, K., Herther, N. K., Xiong, Z. B., Ritsema, K., Vang, R., & Zheng, R. (2012). Health disparities research in the Hmong American community: Implications for practice and policy. Hmong Studies Journal, 13(2), 1-32.

Xiong, Z. B., & Huang, J. (2011). Predicting Hmong adolescent boys’ and girls’ delinquent behaviors: An exploratory study. Hmong Study Journal, 12, 1-34.

Detzner, D. F., Senyurekli, A. R., & Xiong, Z. B. (2008). Escape from harm’s way: The experiences of Southeast Asian elders and their families. Hmong Studies Journal, 9, 1- 30.

Xiong, Z. B., Rettig, K. D., & Tuicomepee, A. (2008). Differences in non-shared individual, school, and family variables between delinquent and non-delinquent Hmong adolescents. Journal of Psychology, 142(4), 337-355.

Xiong, Z. B., Tuicomepee, A., & Rettig, K. D. (2008). Adolescents’ problem behaviors and parent-adolescent conflicts in Hmong immigrant families. Hmong Studies Journal, 9, 1- 21.

Xiong, Z. B., Tuicomepee, A., LaBlanc, L., & Rainey, J. (2006). Hmong immigrants’ perceptions of family secrets and recipients of disclosure. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 87(2), 231-239.

Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F., Keuster, Z. H., Eliason, P. A., & Allen, R. (2006). Developing culturally sensitive parent education programs for immigrant families: The helping youth succeed curriculum. Hmong Studies Journal, 7, 1-29.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (2005). Southeast Asian fathers’ experiences with adolescents: Challenges and change. Hmong Study Journal, 6, 1-23.

Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F., Eliason, P., & Cleveland, M. J. (2005). Southeast Asian immigrants’ perceptions of good adolescents and good parents. Journal of Psychology, 139(2), 159-175.

Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F., & Cleveland, M. J. (2004). Southeast Asian adolescents’ perceptions of immigrant parenting practices. Hmong Studies Journal, 5, 1-20.

Culhane-Pera, K. A., Naftali, E. D., Jacobson, C., & Xiong, Z. B. (2002). Cultural feeding practices and child-rearing philosophy contribute to iron-deficiency anemia in refugee Hmong children. Ethnicity & Disease, 12, 199-205.

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Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F., & Rettig, K. (2001). Southeast Asian immigrant parenting practices and perceptions of parent-adolescent conflicts. Journal of Teaching Marriage and Family: Innovations in Family Science Education, 1(1), 27- 48.

PUBLICATIONS – BOOK CHAPTERS:

Xiong, Z. B., Deenanath, V., & Mao, D. (Forthcoming). Parent-child relationships in Hmong immigrant families in the United States. In M. Karraker (Ed.), The Other People: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration. New York: Palgrave.

Lee, S. C., Xiong, Z. B., & Yuen, F. K. O. (2006). Explaining early marriage in Hmong American community. In H. Holgate, R. Evans, & R. Yuen. (Eds.), Teen pregnancy and parenthood: Global perspectives, issues, and interventions (pp. 25-37). London, Great Britain: Taylor & Francis.

Xiong, Z. B., Rettig, K. K., & Tuicomepee, A. (2006). Parent-adolescent conflicts and adolescent adjustment in Hmong immigrant families in the United States. In D. M. Devore (Ed.). Parent-Child Relations (pp. 65-82). New York: NOVA Publishers.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (2004). Southeast Asian families. In J. R. Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human Ecology: An Encyclopedia of Children, Families, Communities, and Environments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.

Xiong, Z. B., & Tuicomepee, A. (2004). Hmong families in America in 2000: Continuity and change. In B. Thao, & M. Pfeifer (Eds.), Hmong National Development 2000 Census Report. Washington D.C.

Detzner, D. F., Xiong, Z. B., & Riday, J. D. (2004). Parent education programs for immigrant families. In J. R. Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, & P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human Ecology: An Encyclopedia of Children, Families, Communities, and Environments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.

Gates, R. D, de Esnaola, S. A., Kroupin, G., Stewart, C. C., van Dulmen, M., Xiong, B., & Boss, B. (2000). Diversity of new American families: Guidelines for therapists. In W. C. Nichols, M. A. Pace-Nichols, Becvar, D. S., & A. Y. Napier (Eds.), Handbook of family development: Dynamics and therapeutic interventions (pp.299-322). New York: NY: John Wiley & Sons.

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PUBLICATIONS – CURRICULA, REPORTS, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHERS:

Xiong, Z. B., Newell, J., Hoskins, L., Angelica, E., Watkins, E., Bui, H., Daoheuang, M., Touy, R., Yang, T. T., & Shamblott, M. (Forthcoming). STEEP’s policy development and implementation handbook: Lessons learned, tips, tools, and resources for Southeast Asian community leaders. St. Paul, MN: Regents of the University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B., & Lee, C. (2012). Southeast Asian youth for change: The first year’s evaluation results. Lao Family Community of Minnesota, 320 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Xiong, Z. B. Peng, S., Newell, J., Watkins, Bui, H., Daoheuang, M., Touy, R., & Yang, T. T. (2011, December). Statewide tobacco education and engagement project (STEEP): History, framework, and evaluation results. Lao Family Community of Minnesota, 320 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Xiong, Z. B., Lee, J. K., & Thao, N. (2010, March). Road map for school readiness in the Hmong community. Ready4K, 2233 University Avenue, Suite 345, Saint Paul, MN 55114.

Xiong, Z. B., & Shamblott, M. (2009). School readiness in the Lao community. Minneapolis, MN: Lao Advancement Organization of America.

Xiong, Z. B., Yang, K. K., & Lee, J. K. (2008, April). What helps and hinders Hmong pre- kindergartens’ school readiness: Learning from and about the Hmong in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ready4K, 2233 University Avenue, Suite 345, Saint Paul, MN 55114.

Xiong, Z. B. & Lee, J. K. (2005). Hmong early childhood education needs assessment. Ready4K, 2233 University Avenue, Suite 345, Saint Paul, MN 55114.

Xiong, Z. B. (2000). Hmong-American fatherhood: Past, present, and future. Views, 14-15.

Xiong, Z. B. (2000). Hmong parents create change. America’s Family Support Magazine, 19(1), 49.

Detzner, D. F., Xiong, Z. B., & Eliason, P. (1999). Helping youth succeed: Bicultural parenting for Southeast Asian families. St. Paul, MN: Regents of the University of Minnesota.

Detzner, D. F., & Xiong, B. (1999). Southeast Asian families straddle two worlds. National Council on Family Relations, 44(2), 14-15.

Xiong, Z. B. (1998). Sharing stories. In J. Endersbe (Ed.), The R factor: Building resiliency in young adults (p. 10). St. Paul, MN: Regents of the University of Minnesota. Allen, R., Pitzer, R., Sprain, J., Swanson, L., and Xiong, Z. B. (1994). Positive parenting: Alternative to physical punishment of children. St. Paul, MN: Regents of the University of Minnesota.

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PUBLICATIONS – WORK-IN-PROGRESS

Xiong, Z. B., Mao, D., & Moua, L. (in progress). Adolescents’ and parents’ perceptions of delinquency in Hmong American families. Crime and Delinquency.

Xiong, Z. B., Sims, C., & Tuicomepee, A. (in progress). Daily experiences and time studying of Hmong American students. Asian American Journal of Psychology.

Xiong, Z. B., Xiaohui, L., & Peng, S. (in progress). Engaging communities to change attitudes and social norms around tobacco use in the Southeast Asian community. Health Promotion Practice.

Xiong, Z. B., Yang, K. K., & Lee, J. K. (2008). What helps and hinders Hmong pre- kindergarten children’s school readiness?

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS – INTERNATIONAL:

Xiong, Z. B., & Peng, S. (2012, April). Life stress, gender differences and depressive symptoms among Hmong youth. Paper accepted for presentation at the 4th Annual International Conference, Center for Hmong Studies, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Conference closing: Summary, evaluation, and future plans. Invited speech to the 2nd Annual International Conference on Hmong Studies, Concordia University, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, March). Linking family functioning to delinquency in Hmong families. Paper presented to The First International Conference on Hmong Studies: Impact of Globalization and Trans-nationalism on the Hmong, Concordia University, Minnesota.

PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS – NATIONAL:

Xiong, Z. B., & Yan, Y. (2012, March). Promising models and practices with Southeast Asian American communities. Paper presented at the Break Free Alliance: Ending the Cycle of Tobacco and Poverty’s Annual Promising Practices Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Xiong, Z. B., & Watkins, E. (2012, August). Promising models and practices with Southeast Asian American communities. A poster presentation presented at the 2012 National Conference on Tobacco or Health in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mao, D., & Xiong, Z. B. (2012, November). The definition of “Good Parents” according to Hmong parents. Paper presented at the 74th Annual NCFR (National Council on Family Relations) Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

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Peng, S., Xiong, Z. B., & Mao, D. (2012, November). Community-based project with Southeast Asian Americans. Lessons learned from the STEEP project. Poster presented at the 74th Annual NCFR Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Peng, S., Xiong, Z. B., & Jang, J. (2010, November). Gender difference in the perception of family life among Hmong youth. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations’ Preconference, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, November). Helping youth succeed. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations’ Preconference, Minneapolis, MN. Xiong, Z. B., & Alasci, N. L. (2009, May). Tobacco use among Southeast Asian communities: A participatory research and action project. Paper presented at the Expanding the Movement: Power in Unity for Tobacco Control Conference, Bloomington, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., & Lee, J. K. (2009, April). What you need to know about school readiness in the Hmong community. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Hmong National Development Conference, Appleton, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, April). The design, delivery, and evaluation of helping youth succeed curriculum. Paper presented at the12th Annual Hmong National Development Conference, Detroit, Michigan.

Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F., & Eliason, P. A. (2003, May). The design, delivery, and evaluation of the helping youth succeed curriculum. Paper presented at the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Children, Youth and Families at Risk Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., & Moua, Y. (1999). Focus group research and diabetes in the Hmong community. Paper presented at the Hmong National Development Annual Conference, Eau Claire, WI.

Xiong, Z. B., Detzner, D. F. & Eliason, P. (1999, April). Helping youth succeed in Southeast Asian families. Paper presented at the Hmong National Development Annual Conference, Eau Claire, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (1996). Southeast Asian parenting: Conflicts and meaning. Paper presented at the National Council on Family Relations’ Annual Conference, Kansas.

Xiong, Z. B. (1995). Parenting Hmong children. Paper presented at the Hmong National Development Annual Conference, St. Paul, MN.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS – KEYNOTES

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). We have a problem: Can we do something about it? Invited keynote presentation at the 6th Annual Hmong Early Childhood Summit, St. Paul, MN.

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Xiong, Z. B. (2011, December). Leadership: It Begins at Home. Xiong United of Minnesota, Inc. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, May). Roadmap for school readiness in the Hmong community. Invited keynote presentation at the 5th Annual Hmong Early Childhood Summit, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, December). The state of Hmong in higher education: How do you get your children there? Invited keynote presentation to the Xiongchuenou Annual Summit, Merced, CA. Xiong, Z. B. (2009, November). Impacts of gender and generation gaps on Hmong American families. Invited keynote address at the Annual Banquet of Hmong and Southeast Asian American Club, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, September). Myths, misconceptions, and school readiness for Hmong children. Invited keynote presentation at the Annual Ready4K Hmong Submit III, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, June). Helping youth succeed in America. A keynote presentation at the Xiong of Michigan Association Annual Graduation Banquet, Clarkstone, Michigan.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, May). Hmong in higher education: Challenges and prospects. A keynote presentation at the Asian American Student Association Annual Banquet, University of Wisconsin at River Falls, Wisconsin.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Learning together in today’s society: Practical techniques for success in education for parents and children. Invited keynote speaker to the Appleton School District Annual Conference on the Hmong people, Appleton, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Helping youth succeed in America. A keynote presentation at the Xiong of North Carolina Association Annual Graduation Banquet, Statesville, NC.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, April). Hmong footprints: Cultivating a vibrant culture. Invited keynote presentation to the 12th Annual Hmong National Development Conference, Detroit, Michigan.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, February). The importance of early childhood education in immigrant families. Invited keynote presentation to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Partnership Division, Early Childhood Programs, Roseville, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, December). Interventions with diverse audience: Understanding the unique characteristics of each Southeast Asian community. Invited keynote presentation to the Annual Minnesota Southeast Asian Tobacco Conference, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, November). Early childhood education: Why do we care? Invited keynote presentation to the First Hmong Early Childhood Education Symposium, Brooklyn

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Park, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2005, April). The road to higher education: In my own voice. Invited Keynote presentation at the College of Human Ecology, University of Minnesota’s World in Minnesota: Diverse Families, Shared Dreams event, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2004, April). Multiple stressors in college students’ lives: How can parents support them? Invited Keynote presentation to the Office for Multicultural and Academic Affairs, the Council on Public Engagement, the Martin Luther King Program-College of Liberal Arts, & the Asian/Pacific American Learning Resource Center, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, November). Success through our eyes: Linking past and present successes to predict future successes. Invited Keynote presentation to the Hmong Minnesota Student Association at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, May). Hmong in transitions: Where do we go from here? Invited keynote address at the Xiong United National Annual Conference, Arden Hill, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, February). Hmong past, present, and future. Keynote address presented at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Asian American Student Association Annual Conference.

Xiong, Z. B. (2001, April). Hmong Americans in search of an identity: What does it mean to be Hmong in the 21st Century America? Invited keynote presentation at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS – PAPERS

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, October). Daily experiences and time spent studying: The case of Hmong American students in Minnesota. Invited presentation to the Hmong American/Diaspora Institute at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, September). Parent-adolescent relationships: Hmong families. Invited presentation to the Health of Children of Immigrants: Research Priorities and Methodological Challenges at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Research Program, Rockville, Maryland.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, June). Family conditions and health disparities in the Asian American community. Invited presentation to Health Equity Leadership Institute, University of Wisconsin at Madison.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, December). The Hmong future in America: Focusing on the foundation of the family and children. Invited presentation to the annual Hmong gathering, Fresno, CA.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, March). Hmong youth delinquency: What do we know about them? Invited presentation at Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Xiong, Z. B. (2010, February). Closing the education gap in communities of color. Invited presentation at the NCLB Leadership Institute – ESEA Academy, Closing the Gap, Minnesota Department of Education.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, March). Innovative practices and opportunities: Justice barriers to equal education opportunity. Invited presentation at the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy/SMRLS Spring 2009 Symposium. Hamline University, Minnesota. Xiong, Z. B. (2009, February). Closing the achievement gap: Involving the Asian community. Invited presentation at the NCLB Leadership Institute – ESEA Academy, Closing the Gap, Minnesota Department of Education.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, January). Hmong youth delinquency: What do we know about them? Invited presentation at Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin- Madison.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). Educational issues of the Hmong in Minnesota. Invited presentation at the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs, St. Olaf College and Carleton College, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). The Hmong migration: Hmong adaptation and social problems in America. Invited presentation at the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs, St. Olaf College and Carleton College, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, March). The next generation of Hmong leaders: What Can We Do To Help Prepare Them. Invited remarks presented to the 11th Annual Hmong National Development Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). Asian American health status data. Invited presentation at the Mental Health: A Public Health Issue Forum, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, September). Youth delinquency: What do we know about Hmong youth? Invited presentation to the Hennepin County Library, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, March). Importance of early childhood education in immigrant families. Invited presentation to the Wells Fargo Community Funding Council, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, February). Early childhood education and school readiness issues. Invited presentation to the Asian American & Pacific Islander Day at the Capital, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, January). Impacts of the family environment on achievement gaps. Invited presentation to the Legislative Finance Committee at the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Xiong, Z. B. (2006, June). Perspectives on early childhood in new immigrant and refugee communities. Invited presentation to the Healing Vessels Conference which was sponsored by the Department of Human Services, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, February). Linking parent-adolescent relationships to problem behaviors. Invited paper presentation to the Asian American Department’s Recent Research in Hmong Studies: Presentations of Works from the Hmong Studies Journal, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, October). Forum on Hmong Studies Center: An Academic Perspective. Invited presentation presented at the Concordia University, St. Paul, MN. Xiong, Z. B. (2003, March). Impacts of environment, parental values, and adolescent characteristics on parent-adolescent interactions. Invited presentation to the Asian Student Club at Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2001, August). Helping youth succeed curriculum. Invited presentation presented at the Minnesota Parent Education Institute Annual Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (1999, November). Intergenerational relationships in Southeast Asian refugee families. Invited research updates for practitioners at the National Council on Family Relations’ Annual Conference, Irvine, CA.

Xiong, Z. B. (1999, May). New American families: Past, present, and future. Invited feature presentation presented at the Minnesota Council on Family Relations Annual Conference, St. Paul, MN.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS – PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, April). Leadership: It Begins at Home. Invited Expert Panel at the Leadership Symposium, Hmong National Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). Asian American health status data. Invited public testimony at the Minnesota Asian Health Disparities Forum, Minnesota Asian/American Health Coalition, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). School readiness: The next three years for immigrant, refugee, and underrepresented children in Minnesota. Invited panelist for The Third Annual School Readiness Forum (Healing Vessel), Early Childhood Resource and Training Center, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, June). Expanding traditional research to accommodate the API community: Academic perspective. Invited panel presentation to the Minnesota Asian Data Submit IV, Minnesota Asian/American Health Coalition (MA/AHC).

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, April). Does race matter in understanding the impact of risk factors on children? Invited panel presentation to the Minnesota round table on risk, resilience,

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and race in early childhood, Center for Education and Early Development, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, April). Does race matter in understanding the impact of risk factors on children? Invited panel presentation to the Minnesota round table on risk, resilience, and race in early childhood, Center for Education and Early Development, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, June). Community-based Participatory Research: Using the Southeast Asian intergenerational relations project as an illustration. Invited panel presentation to the MN Asian Health Data Summit III: Expanding Traditional Research to Accommodate the API Community, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, May). What we have to build on? Invited panel presentation presented at the Minnesota Children’s Summit, University of Minnesota.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS – TRAINING/WORKSHOPS

Peng, S., Deenanath, V., & Xiong, Z. B. (2012, April). Intergenerational relationships and youth outcomes in Hmong families. Invited workshop presented at the Hmong Minnesota Leadership Conference, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, May). Helping Youth Succeed: Getting Parents to Involve in Children’s Education. Workshop presented at the Annual Families Conference, Hmong International Academy, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, March). Helping Youth Succeed: The Importance of Volunteerism and Civic Engagement. New Millennium Academy, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, February). Helping Youth Succeed: Getting Parents to Involve in Children’s Education. New Millennium Academy, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, January). Working with Hmong families. Invited workshop presented at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). Why parents have to be involved with their children: Lessons learned and strategies. Invited workshop presented at the HOPE Academy School, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). The Hmong migration. An in-service training for teachers at Phalen Lake Elementary School, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). A systems approach to parental involvement in the Hmong community. An in-service training for teachers at HOPE Academy School, St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Xiong, Z. B. (2008, June). Why parents have to be involved with their children: Lessons learned and strategies. Invited training presented at the ELL Hmong Parents Advisory Council, Hmong American Partnership, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Myths, misconceptions, and school readiness for Hmong children. Invited training presented at the Annual Ready4K Hmong Project Celebration, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). School readiness for Hmong children. Invited workshop presented at the Hmong Parents Advisory Council Meeting, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Helping youth succeed in America. Invited in-service training presented at the New Millennium Charter School, Minneapolis.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Understanding Hmong youth: What do we know about them? Invited workshop presented at the Forest Lake school district (Minnesota) staff in- service training.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Hmong education: Challenges and prospects. Invited workshop presented at the Appleton School District Annual Conference on the Hmong people, Appleton, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, June). Working with the API communities in Minnesota. Invited workshop presented at Red Wood Falls, Minnesota Department of Public Health.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, February). Linking family functioning to adolescents’ problem behaviors. Invited workshops presented at Saint Paul Public Schools, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, February). Hmong families and higher education. An invited workshop presented at the Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning, Upper Bound Program, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, September). Community-based participatory research. An invited panel presentation at the Asian American and Pacific Islander Recovery Month Forum, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006, September). Youth delinquency: What do we know about Hmong youth?. An invited presentation at the Library Foundation of Hennepin County Series Workshops.

Xiong, Z. B., & Yang, K. K. (2006, March). How to become tenured professors: An alternative path to tomorrow’s leaders. Invited workshop presented to the 11th Annual Hmong National Development Pre-conference, Concordia University, Minnesota.

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Xiong, Z. B., & Lee, J. K. (2006, March). Hmong early child education needs assessment. Invited workshop presented to the 11th Annual Hmong National Development Pre- conference, Concordia University, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2002, May). Southeast Asian parenting: Developing parent education programs for Southeast Asian families with adolescents. Invited presentation presented at the National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA), Bloomington, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2003, November). Changing roles in refugee and immigrant families. Invited workshop presented at the Wisconsin Statewide Annual Refugee Training, Appleton, WI. Xiong, Z. B. (2003, May). Helping youth succeed workshop: Raising Hmong youth in America. Invited workshop sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul Public Schools Family and Community Involvement Office, St. Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health.

Xiong, Z. B. (2002, November). Generation gap issues between Southeast Asian parents and adolescents. Invited workshop presented at the Wisconsin Statewide Annual Refugee Training, Appleton, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2001, May). What do we know about Southeast Asian parenting and parent education? Invited workshop presented at the University of Minnesota Extension Service at Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (2001, May). Train-the-trainers of the helping youth succeed program. Invited training presented at the University of Minnesota Extension Service at Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2001, December). Bicultural facilitation skills training: A workshop for educational assistant/home liaisons. Invited training presented at the St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (2000, May). Helping Southeast Asian youth succeed. Invited workshop presented at the Milwaukee County, University of Wisconsin Extension, Wisconsin.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (2000, April). Intergenerational relationships in Southeast Asian families. Invited workshop presented at the Wisconsin Rapids, University of Wisconsin Extension, Wisconsin.

MULTIMDEIA PRESENTATIONS AND QUOTATIONS:

Xiong, Z. B., Pfeifer, M., & Vang, C. Y. (2013, January). Hmong Studies Journal 2010 Census issue. Asian American Press. Retrieved at http://aapress.com/?s=zha+blong+xiong&submit.x=20&submit.y=14&submit=Go

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Pabst, G. (2013, January). Report shows growth in Hmong community. Milwaukee Journal- Sentinel at http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/report-shows-growth-in-hmong- community-a388pb6-185823661.html

Melo, F. (2013, January). Numbers improving for Hmong in U.S., Twin Cities, census finds. St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved at http://www.twincities.com/stpaul/ci_22328119/numbers-improving-hmong-u-s-twincities-census?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com

Amaro, Y. (2013, January). Cultural impact: Merced County’s Hmong community among the nation’s largest. Merced Sun Star. Retrieved at http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/01/14/2755919/cultural-impact-merced- countys.html#storylink=misearch

Shah, A. (2013, January). Cultures & immigration beat: Journal tracks Hmong progress. Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved at http://www.startribune.com/local/189284471.html

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, October). Hmong college prep academy hosts parent academy and family fun night. Hmong Times. Retrieved at http://www.hmongtimes.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=4462&SectionID=31&Su bSectionID=&S=1

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). Family values. KFXN AM690. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). Educational disparities: Hmong is in the bottom! KFXN AM690. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, February). Hmong community issues. HBC TV Show (www.hbctv.net). St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). Rally outside Capitol on 11th day of shutdown. CBS News. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/11/rally-outside-capitol-on-11th-day-of- shutdown/.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). No negotiations, just protests as shutdown enters second week. Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). Asian Americans Rally at Minnesota State Capitol. HBC News (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxKSyXbKHSU), St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, June). Achievement gaps: It begins earlier than we think. Minnesota Hmong Radio, Minneapolis, MN.

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Xiong, Z. B. (2010, March). Southeast Asian tobacco use report published. Asian American press, XXVIX(10), 1.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, October). What’s the deal with…Who are the Hmong? The Winona, 88(6), p. 14.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, February). Hmong youth delinquency: What do we know about them? Interviewed by Laura Salinger for the Asian Wisconzine. (see article at http://www.asianwisconzine.com/0309ProfZhaBlongXiong.html)

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, November). Getting your child ready for kindergarten. Invited expert at ECHO –Emergency and Community Health Outreach – television, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). Hmong education in the United States. Interviewed by Shoua Xiong for the KFAI Hmong Outreach Radio, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, July). Getting your child ready for kindergarten. Interviewed by Shoua Xiong for the KFAI Hmong Outreach Radio, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, June). Hmong families: Changes and challenges. Interviewed by Shoua Xiong for the KFAI Hmong Outreach Radio, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Hmong youth: What do we know about them? Interviewed by reporter for The Citizen.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Hmong education: Challenges and prospects. Interviewed by Kor Xiong for the Hmong Wisconsin Radio, Wisconsin.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, February). A dialogue about parenting adolescents in America. Interviewed by Shoua Xiong for the KFAI Hmong Outreach Radio, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, February). Helping youth succeed in America. Interviewed by Licho Lee for the KPNP 1600 Radio Free in Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2007, May). Getting children ready for school. Interviewed by Chai Lee for the on-going radio talk show on education. Hmong Minnesota Radio Station.

Xiong, Z. B. (2006). Team-teaching helps close language gap. Interviewed by Mary Ann Zehr for the Education Week, 26 (14), 26-29. Xiong, Z. B. Hmong children’s adjustment in the school setting in rural Arkansas. Interviewed by John Krupa for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, the largest newspaper in the state, April 6, 2006.

Xiong, Z. B. Helping youth succeed in the Hmong community. Interviewed by Steve Thao for the California Hmong Radio, May 2006.

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Xiong, Z. B. & Jesse Kao Lee. Early childhood education in the Hmong community. Interviewed by Mouafu for the KFAI Weekly Radio Show.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong parents and children lack support for early learning. Asian American Press, October 19, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. How prepared are Hmong children? WCCO Radio Interview, October 18, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. School readiness in the Hmong community in Minnesota. Minnesota News Connection Radio Interview, October 14, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong hold fast to burial rites. By Brian Bonner, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 22, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. API health data submit II. By Tom LaVenture, Asian American Press, February 18, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. Zha Blong Xiong serves academia and community. By Suzy Frisch, Asian American Press, January 21, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. Nazi group spreads anti-Hmong fliers. By Kevin Harter, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. Expert’s reaction to the flyer put out by the National Socialist Organization (a Nazi’s group) on the Hmong in regards to the hunting incident in northern Wisconsin. KSTP TV Interview, January 11, 2005.

Xiong, Z. B. Expert’s reaction to the new bill introduced by state representative from New Ulm, MN to require new refugees and immigrants to enroll in English as a Second Language classes in the first year of arrival to receive government benefits. KSTP TV Interview, December 31, 2004.

Xiong, Z. B. Expert’s interview on Hmong refugee adjustment in the U.S. By CNN International, October 7, 2004.

Xiong, Z. B. Balancing act: U program prepares Hmong community for bicultural parenting. By Pauline Oo, UMN News, Fall 2004.

Xiong, Z. B. Parents may get cultural assistance. By Todd Nelson, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, July 6, 2004.

Xiong, Z. B. U Students, Profs Prep for Hmong. By Tara Berth, MN Daily, April 30, 2004.

Xiong, Z. B. How to Help Hmong Children to Succeed in School. By Mouafu Moua, KFAI Radio, December 4, 2003.

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Xiong, Z. B. Children’s Mental Health. By Mouafu Moua, KFAI Radio, September 18, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong Families and Their Challenges in American. By Mouafu Moua, KFAI Radio, October 16, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Television Series for Hmong Families Helping Youth Succeed-Raising Hmong Youth in America. By Twin Cities Public Television Channel 17 (Kev Koom Siab), October 5, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. A 10-miles journey to another world: Bethel Seminary faculty explores Hmong culture in the Twin Cities. By Scott Wible, Heart & Mind, the Bethel Seminary Alumni Magazine, Issue 4, Summer 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong: A community in transition. By Cheryl Smoot, Healthy Children, Healthy Schools Newsletter, Minnesota Department of Health, April 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Opportunity to do good work motivates professor. By Kristina Torres, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 23, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. More Hmong seek higher education. By Barbara Martin, Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers, February 16, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Raising healthy teens: Positive parenting for adolescent health: A study of parents of teens in the Twin Cities metro area. By Diane Morehouse and Carol McGee Johnson, Raising Healthy Teens Report, January 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Clearing a path: Hastings native break barrier in education. By Ben Ganje, Hastings Star Gazette, January 2, 2003.

Xiong, Z. B. Polygamy based in culture can be problem in today’s world. By Gregg Aamot, The Associate Press, November 17, 2002.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong grapple with lingering effects of polygamy. By Gregg Aamot, The Associate Press, November 16, 2002.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. Building bicultural families. By Debbie Boyles, The Kaleidoscope, Spring 2001, 2-3.

Xiong, Z. B. Invited testimony before the Governor of Minnesota about the importance of child care, hosted by the Minnesota Parenting Association, November 2000.

Xiong, Z. B. Hmong encounter college with pride, caution. By Mary Jane Smetanka, StarTribune, January 23, 2000.

Xiong, Z. B. Family reunion: Adjusting to life in America can cause a generation gap in immigrant families. By Pat Burson, The St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 21, 1999.

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Xiong, Z. B. Researcher promotes harmony within families of refugees. By John Gessner, Asian American Press, December 6, 1998).

Xiong, Z. B. Fifteen years in Laos, 15 years in U.S. By Lynn Ingrid Nelson, Children, Youth & Family Consortium, April 1996.

Xiong, Z. B., & Detzner, D. F. (1995, Spring). Outreach: Where families and family social science meet. Interactions: Newsletter of the Department of Family Social Science, 6(2), 6.

COURSE INSTRUCTIONS – GRADUATE COURSES:

2011 – present FSoS 8005 Multicultural Issues in Family Social Science.

2010 – present FSoS 5193 Directed Study (graduate student, 1 student).

2009 FSoS 8550 Family and Community Engagement (graduate, 12 students).

2000 -- HDFS 572 Stress and Crisis Intervention (graduate course)

2001 – 2002 HDFS 575 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Families and Children (graduate course)

2001 – 2002 HDFS 579 Family Interaction Dynamics (graduate course)

COURSE INSTRUCTIONS – UNDERGRADUATE COURSES:

2013 – present FSoS 4160H Honors Capstone Project (undergraduate, 1 student).

2008 – present FSoS 3104 Global and Diverse Families (undergraduate, 45-55 students).

2008 – present FSoS 3102 Family Systems and Diversity (undergraduate, 45-70 students).

2009 – present FSoS 4294 Research Internship (undergraduate, 3-4 students per semester).

2002 – 2007 GC 1211 People and Problems (mean = 40 students per session).

2000 – 2002 HDFS 479 Family Interaction Dynamics (undergraduate course)

PH.D. DISSERTATION COMMITTEES:

2012 – present Committee Member for Eveline Ndinelao “Ndii” Kalomo, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota.

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2012 – present Advisor for Dung Mao, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2011 – present Co-advisor for Kari Smalkoski, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2011 – present Committee Member for Shuling Peng, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2008 – present Committee Member for Pa Nhia Yang, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2009 – 2011 Committee Member for Ju-Ping Huang, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota. 2006 – 2010 Committee Member/Reader for Her Vang, Department of History, University of Minnesota Tentative Dissertation Title: Homeland politics of the Hmong in America.

2005 – 2008 Committee Member/Reader for Pahoua Yang, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology Program, University of Minnesota Dissertation Title: A Phenomenological Study of the Coming Out Experiences of Gay and Lesbian Hmong

2004 – 2008 Co-Advisor for Pang Rhodes Yang, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota Dissertation Title: Intimate Partner Violence Among Hmong American Men and Women

M.A. THESIS COMMITTEE:

2012 – present Advisor for Foua K. Yang, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2012 – present Co-advisor for Phoua Xiong, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2011 – present Committee Member, Veronica Deenanath, Department of Family Social, University of Minnesota.

2011 – 2012 Committee Member, Jeffery T. Doten, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota.

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2011 – 2012 Chair, Dung Mao, Department of Family Social, University of Minnesota.

2009 – 2010 Committee Member, Toua Lee, St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Social Work Program.

2008 – 2009 Advisor, Sheena Thao, Department of Family Social, University of Minnesota.

2007 – 2008 Committee Member, Annie Toeng, Department of Family Social, University of Minnesota.

2000 – 2001 Chair, Melissa A. Hand, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University Thesis: The influence of social support on the burnout levels of human service workers: Differences between upper and lower occupational levels 2000 – 2001 Chair, Marcy B. Thomas, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University Thesis: Culturally competent communities for Mexican Americans

MENTORING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:

Summer 2012 Mentor, Foua K. Yang, DOVE, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2012 Mentor, Kong Pha, DOVE, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2012 Mentor, Touhue Ly, McNair Scholars, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2012 Mentor, Karen Ritsema, Rebecca Vang, and Ri Zheng on the Health Disparities Project, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2011 Mentor, Foua K. Yang, Psychology and Family Studies, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.

Spring 2011 Mentor, Sheng Lee, volunteer, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

Spring 2011 Mentor, Veronica Deenanath, UROP, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2010 Mentor, Veronica Deenanath, McNair Scholars Program, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2010 Mentor, Elizabeth Ongeri, McNair Scholars Program, University of Minnesota.

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Summer 2010 Mentor, Fathi Gelle, Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program, University of Minnesota.

Summer 2010 Mentor, Bahjo Mahamud, Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program, University of Minnesota. 9/2009 – 12/2009 Mentor, Kazoua, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota.

9/2007 – 6/2008 Supervisor, Dung Yung Mao, Work Studies, University of Minnesota.

6/2007 – 1/2008 Mentor, Sheng Herr, Dung Yung Mao, Foua Yang, and Lily Moua for the Ready4K Hmong School Readiness Project.

Summer 2007 Mentor, Amy Herr and Thomas Yang, Ready4K Youth Leadership Programs, Ready4K, Minnesota.

Summer 2006 Mentor, Dung Yung Mao and Lily Moua, McNair Scholars Program, University of Minnesota. Paper: Parents’ and adolescents’ perceptions of delinquency in Hmong families

TEACHING DEVELOPMENT:

Summer 2012 Participant, Treks Explore is an innovative professional development program designed to support instructors' exploration and integration of instructional technologies.

2004-2005 Participant, Early Career Faculty Program at the University of Minnesota, a program designed to enhance faculty’s teaching skills.

2003-2004 Participant, University of Minnesota Next Generation Professorate Program, a program designed to integrate technology into curriculum and teaching.

2000-2001 Participant, Focusing on the First Year Program at Iowa State University, a program designed to engage college freshmen in the classroom.

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RESEARCH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:

2013 – present Co-Principle Investigator, Youth for Change, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, $150,000.

2012 – present Co-Principle Investigator, Kev Xaiv (Hmong Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Intervention Project), funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, $187,000/year for two years (First program of its kind in the nation).

2012 – present STEEP’s Engagement and Policy Development Handbook, Celebration, and Launch, funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, $150,000.

2011 – 2012 Principle Investigator, Southeast Asian Youth Tobacco Project, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health, $200,000.

2007 – 2012 Principal Investigator, Statewide Tobacco Engagement and Education Project, funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, $300,000/year for five years (The only one of its kind in the state).

2011 – Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Grant, University of Minnesota

2006 – 2008 Principal Investigator, Tobacco Intervention Approaches in Southeast Asian Communities, funded by ClearWay Minnesota, $129,000 for 18 months.

2003 – 2004 Principal Investigator, Determinants of Delinquency in Southeast Asian Families, Grant-in-Aid of Research, University of Minnesota Graduate School, $22,697

2003 – 2004 Principal Investigator, Determinants of delinquency in Southeast Asian Families, Faculty Summer Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, $5,000 for summer salary

2003 – 2004 Principal Investigator, Determinants of delinquency in Southeast Asian Families, President’s Faculty Multicultural Research, University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President & Executive Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Programs, $5,009

2003 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Grant, University of Minnesota

HONORS AND AWARDS:

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2012 Hmong Success Wall Through Education, New Millennium Academy, Minneapolis, MN.

2011 Lee Knefelkamp Research Award, Minnesota College Personnel Association, Minnesota.

2011 Fellow, Health Equity Leadership Institute, The University of Wisconsin Institute for Clincal and Translational Research and The University of Maryland School of Public Health Maryland Center for Health Equity.

2011 Invited scholar, Hmong American/Diaspora Institute, Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

2011 Invited scholar, Maternal and Child Health Research Program, The Health of Children of Immigrants: Research Priorities and Methodological Challenges, Rockville, MD

2004 The Ruth Hathaway Jewson Distinguished Service to Families Award, Minnesota Council for Family Relations, a Minnesota Chapter of the National Council for Family Relations.

2004 Community Recognition Award, Hmong American Parents Group of Clovis Schools, Fresno, CA.

2000 Outstanding Henry Borow’s Dissertation Award, Center for Research on Developmental Education and Urban Literacy, General College, University of Minnesota.

2000 Mary Ellen MacFarland Fellowship Award, College of Human Ecology, University of Minnesota

1995 Departmental Fellowship, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota

1995 Teamwork Award, Minnesota Association of Extension Educators Multi- Cluster, University of Minnesota Extension Service

1992 Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in Recognition of Outstanding Merit and Accomplishment as a Student, Winona State University, Minnesota.

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COMMITTEES – UNIVERSITY:

2012 – present Search Committee Member, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2010 – present Awards and Scholarship Committee (Chair, 2012), Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2012 Committee Member, Honors and Awards Committee, College of Education and Human Development.

2010 – 2012 Oversight Committee Member, A-GRAD (Accelerating Graduation by Reducing Achievement Disparities), Hennepin County, MN.

2011 – 2012 Reviewer, Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2008 – 2011 Faculty Senate, University of Minnesota.

2007 – 2011 Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota. 2008 – 2009 Chair, the Master’s Program Task Force, Department of Family Social Science, U of M.

2007 – 2009 Advisory Board Member, Center for Early Education and Development at the Institute for Child Development, University of Minnesota.

2007 – 2009 Advisory Board Member, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Certificate Program in the Center for Early Education and Development at the Institute for Child Development, University of Minnesota.

2007 – 2008 Member, Research Committee, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

2003 – 2007 Curriculum Committee Member, University of Minnesota, Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning

2004 – 2007 Advisory Member, University of Minnesota Children, Youth and Families Consortium, University of Minnesota

2006 – 2007 Research Committee Member, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

2003, 2004, 2006 Mentor, McNair Scholars Program, University of Minnesota

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2001 – 2002 Search Committee Member, Iowa State University, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

2001 -- Mentor, Agriculture Minority Summer Research Internship Program, Iowa State University

2000 – 2002 Member of Recruiting and Retention Committee, Iowa State University, Department of Human Development and Family Studies

1997 – 2000 Personnel Committee Member, National Council on Family Relations

1997 – 1999 Advisory Member, University of Minnesota Children, Youth and Families Consortium, University of Minnesota

COMMITTEES – EXTRNAL TO THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

2012 – present Member of the Community Transformation Grant Leadership Team, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

2012 Steering Committee Member, Engaging Families for Student Success, Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota.

2005 – present Advisory Member, Center for Hmong Studies, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota.

2011 – 2012 Achievement Gap Committee Member, St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, Minnesota.

2011 - Expert Witness for Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. and Asian Women United of Minnesota for a domestic abuse and immigration case.

2011 - Strategic planning reviewer, Hmong Open Partnerships in Education (HOPE) Community Academy, St. Paul, MN.

2010 – 2011 Chair, data desegregation within the Asian American community.

2004 – 2009 Committee Member, Foundations for Success, Community Action Partnership, Ramsey County, Minnesota.

2002 – 2008 Board of Director for the Hmong Archives, St. Paul, Minnesota

2006 – 2008 Advisory Member, Citizens League’s Immigration and Higher Education Task Force.

2007 - 2008 Board member, Way to Grow, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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2004 – 2006 Board of Director, Minnesota Council on Family Relations

2004 – 2006 Board of Director, Ramsey County/St. Paul Children's Collaborative

1997 – 2000 Board of Director, Minnesota Parenting Association, Inc.

1996 – 1998 Steering Committee Member, Resources for Child Caring, Ramsey County, Minnesota

1994 – 1995 Grant Reviewer, Childcare Centers, Minnesota Department of Education

1994 – 1995 Board of Director, Dakota Alliance for Prevention, Dakota County, Minnesota

COMMITTEES – EXTRNAL NATIONALLY:

2012 – present Board of Director, Hmong National Development, Inc.

2011 – present Member, Health of Children of Immigrants Community of Practice (HCI CoP), Maternal and Child Health Research Program, Rockville, MD.

2011 – present Advisory Board Member, National Children Study in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

2005 – 2006 Advisory Member, Hmong National Conference of Hmong National Development, Inc., Washington D.C.

EDITORIAL BOARD:

2012 – present Guest Editor, Hmong Studies Journal http://www.hmongstudies.org/HmongStudiesJournal

2006 - present Editorial Review Board, Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement ( http://faculty.coehd.utsa.edu/grants/JSAAEA/)

AD HOC REVIEWER:

2012 Family Relations 2012 Asian American Journal of Psychology 2011 Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement. 2011 Asian American Journal of Psychology 2010 Family Relations, Asian American Psychological Association Journal. 2009 Journal of Social Work.

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2008-09 Family Relations 2007 Journal of Sociological Review. 2007-- Family Relations 2005-- Court Interpreting Services, National Certification on the Hmong language 2003 -- Altamira Press, Book Manuscript 2001 -- Journal of Personality 2001-- National Council on Family Relations 1998-- Curriculum of Building Cultural Connections: Curriculum and Trainer’s Guide, Minnesota Department of Education.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

2012 – present Board Member, Hmong National Development, Inc.

1997 – present Member, National Council for Family Relations

2004 – 2006 Member, Minnesota Council for Family Relations