H.E.M.P. Campaign Co-chairs
Toua Xiong | HmongTown Marketplace & Pan Asian Mall LLC President
Toua Xiong is a highly respected entrepreneur and community developer who has built one of the largest Hmong-owned businesses in the U.S. He is the founder of Hmongtown Marketplace, the first Hmong-owned and operated marketplace in the country, which today houses over 300 vendors and attracts 20,000 customers during peak events. His real estate developments have provided economic opportunities for immigrant and BIPOC communities, creating over 600 jobs. A recipient of the Immigrant of Distinction Award, Toua’s ability to connect grassroots entrepreneurs with investment capital has transformed underutilized spaces into thriving cultural and economic hubs.
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MayKao Fredericks | HmongTown Connections Co-Executive Director
MayKao Fredericks is a distinguished leader in the field of philanthropy, community development, and humanities-driven initiatives. As an experienced strategist in nonprofit and public sector leadership, she has designed and led nationally recognized programs that prioritize equity, intergenerational engagement, and cultural sustainability. Her expertise in grants management and economic justice ensures that H.E.M.P. not only secures investment but also uplifts the voices and aspirations of historically marginalized communities.
Yengyee Lor | HmongTown Connections Co-Executive Director
Yengyee Lor serves as Co-Executive Director of HmongTown Connections, where she leads with a passion for cultural preservation, community empowerment, and systems change. She is the President and CEO of Faithful Consulting, a leadership and organizational development firm focused on strengthening people and organizations from the inside out. Yengyee is also the Founder and Executive Producer of Uncover More Good on 3HmongTV, a platform that highlights stories of resilience, leadership, and impact. With a background in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, she brings deep insight into leadership, strategy, and sustainable transformation. Yengyee also founded the Hmong Civic Leadership Program to train and inspire the next generation of changemakers.