Board Members

Our board members are responsible for hiring the Executive Director and Program Supervisors to run the day-to-day management activities of the organization, and to provide supervision and evaluation of the Executive Director. Beyond fulfilling legal duties, our board members are a valuable asset of resources for MDA/MAO in multiple ways, our board members is responsible to serving as community liaison to the Montagnard community across NC, staff supporters, carry out organization's missions, visions, and play significant roles guiding MDA/MAO by contributing to the organization’s culture, strategic focus, effectiveness, and financial sustainability, as well as serving as ambassadors and advocators to our community and community partners. 

  • Mr. Hmok, Board Chair

    Retired

  • Lila Nie Miles, Co-Chair

    BSN, RN, Travel Nurse

  • H'Lat Mlo, Treasurer

    B.A. Eligibility Caseworker-Processor FNS 

  • TBN, Secretary

    TBN

  • Cece Buonya , Vice-Chair

    Author, Realtor

  • Caitlyn Polito, Co-Vice-Chair

    B.S., MAT with ESL-Concentration 

  • Melina Ksor, Ad Hoc Member & Traditional Dance Insturctor

    MS, CHES

  • Romat Eban, Ad Hoc Member & Youth Community Leader

    Youth Community Leader

Advisory Board Members

The members of our Advisory Board include some of the founders of the MDA. Their role is to provide advice, share insights about our history and culture, and offer guidance to the board of directors and staff. This support helps ensure that decisions align with MDA's mission and vision and serve the best interests of the organization. Additionally, Advisory Board members act as community liaisons and are involved with the Montagnard Dega Council in North Carolina.

  • Y'Siu Hlong, PhD

    Director Emeritus, Retired

  • Daniel Touprong Ho-le

    Owner, Ho-Le Accounting, community member

  • Mr. Mien Pangting

    Montagnard Dega Council Chair

  • Mr. Dock Rmah, Retired

    1996 NC Hertiage Award recipient

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL(CAC) RESEARCH MEMBERS

The 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. For research inquiries, please email montagnardcac@gmail.com. Learn more

  • Melina Ksor, MPH

    Voting Member

  • Zina Y, BA

    Zina Y, BA

    Voting Member

  • Sara Colm

    Non-voting Member

  • RinSuin Ksor, BA

    Voting Member

  • Elizabeth Thinh, BA

    Voting Member

  • H'Yui Ksor, RN

    Voting Member

  • Gelly Long, BA

    Voting Member

  • Vung Ksor, BA

    Voting Member

  • Sharon Morrison, PhD

    Non-voting Member, Academic Liaison

  • Andrew Young, MFA

    Non-voting Member, Technical Adviser