In 2009, Ms. Paula Yang was requested by the former General Vang Pao to assist the SGU Veterans of America along with Dr. Charlie Waters and William Dietzel in representing all the Hmong Veterans residing in America. A non-profit organization was formed that acquired new members while maintaining old members. The focus of the organization included new goals and visions set forth by General Vang Pao. Dr. Charlie Water and Ms. Paula Yang work with Congressman Jim Costa on a Bill to allow an honorable burial for these SGU Hmong Veterans. This Bill is yet to be passed.
Ms. Paula Yang is a prolific speaker, who has decades of experience speaking about difficult topics to various audiences. Her compassion for the health and well-being of our children, our families and our environment is a driving factor because our futures depend on it.
Her expertise in the fields of domestic violence, human trafficking, political rallies, and lobbying for legislative change has afforded her multiple opportunities to interview individuals and groups, observe first-hand situations and research topics outside of her comfort zone. This experience has enabled her to educate individuals and professionals on challenging social issues of our modern time. As a cultural liaison and in partnership with legislative offices in California; she has a strong background in advocacy work for Hmong veterans, domestic violence against women and children with an emphasis in lobbying for change, politically and socially.
Her high energy and passion is inspirational for combating Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking. Through the use of social media and public speaking, community collaboration and awareness has increased in our community.
Her education includes: a pending M.A. in History and Gender Studies, B.A. Business Administration/Marketing, and an A.A. Legal Studies Central California College of Law.
Her current profession as a News Anchor with past profession as a News Anchor on the talk show “Your Views with Paula Yang” with The Hmong Channel 16.5 of Fresno, California is the culmination of expertise, research, public outreach and training she has acquired through a lifetime of social activism, functioning as a human resources manager at various corporation, to an educator and advocate for the elderly. Her current position as CEO of the Hmong Sisterhood of Fresno, Inc. enables her to continue her work within the Hmong community as an advocate for battered women and children as well as advocate for Domestic Violence victims/families of murder homicide suicide cases nationwide. Her other public speaking experience included traveling with the former General Vang Pao, a legendary leader of the Hmong people across the world speaking out on ending DV and prevention of DV and Murder Suicide Homicide in the Hmong Community.Advocated for the Mendez family due to hit and run drunk driving.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Recipient of Award/Recognition from the City of Merced Police Dept. by the Chief
City Citizen’s Award –Advocacy; Public speaking of Master’s Ceremony
National Activist/Advocate for Injustice Cased in the Hmong Community
Chairperson in coordinating the Miss Hmong New Year for 1994 through 1997
Served as Commissioner for the City of Fresno on Human Relations Committee
Served as board member for the City of Fresno City Mayor ’s committee for grants
Spokesperson/Personal Interpreter for the great General Vang Pao, leader of the Hmong People from Laos
Advocate Hmong Veterans and Widows of Hmong Veterans & Children of War