Community Advisory Council 

Melina Ksor

Voting Member

Vung Ksor 

Voting Member

Zina Y

Voting Member

RiSuin Ksor

Voting Member

Gelly Long

Voting Member

Elisabeth Thinh 

Voting Member

Xiem Siu

Voting Member

HYiu Ksor 

Voting Member

Sara Colm

Sara Colm

Non-Voting Member

Dr. Sharon Morrison

Non-Voting Member

Andrew Young

Non-Voting Member

WHAT WE DO: We are Montagnard community members working under MDA/MAO  who set standards for scholars, journalists, researchers and others on behalf of MDA/MAO and the Montagnard community. We explain the manner in which academic-based service learning, professional scholarly work, and research projects will be conducted. CAC offers orientation and training  for students involved in service learning, community or civic engagement, student  researchers, academics and professional researchers. Based on scope and purpose, there may be a fee charged. 

The CAC Vision Statement: CAC exists to ensure that our community evolves and sustains long-lasting transformation towards a better and stronger community. We assert our heritage and culture so we can exist with all in equality. We promote, protect and enhance the health and well-being of all Montagnards through community engagement and partnerships with professional organizations and higher education institutions. 

Some of our activities involve


C.A.C Services

Orientation and Training

Appropriate giveback

Proposal evaluation guidelines 

Proposal review times

Orientation and Training is a required set of modules for those who wish to work within the Montagnard community. The modules cover general introduction, community history and cultural background with an emphasis on cultural competency, social equity and anti-racism. 

Community-Based Scholarship and Research from the Community Perspective 

TBA