Board of Directors
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Sophaline Mao
Sophaline Mao brings a unique blend of tech industry perspective, global vision, and a heart for social impact to the board, embodying the spirit of leadership that propels Caring for Cambodia towards greater heights of success and positive change.
As a 1.5 Cambodian-American born in the KhaoIDang refugee camp along the Cambodian-Thai border, Sophaline arrived at the age of 5 months and spent her childhood in Stockton, California, one of the largest resettlement communities for Cambodians in the U.S. Growing up deeply rooted in the Cambodian community, Mao speaks Khmer fluently and is intimately involved with the local Cambodian-American community within the U.S.
Mao holds a dual Master's degree, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Arts in Asia-Pacific Studies from the University of San Francisco. Prior to pursuing her post-graduate work, Mao became passionate about the plight of Asian Americans in the U.S. and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian-American Studies from San Francisco State University, the birthplace of ethnic studies in America. Her academic background, coupled with a continuous commitment to professional development, reflects a dedication to giving back and empowering the next generation.