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HR— Thao.txt <br />From : support@civicplus.com <br />Se�nt: Friday, February 25, 2011 4:34 AM <br />TO: Carol yn Curti ; M�argare�t Cirri scol 1 <br />Subject: online Form Submittal: Com�m�ission Application—HR— Thao <br />The following form was subm�itted via your websito: Commission Application <br />Please check com�m�ission applying for: Human Rights Commission <br />If other, please list nam�e: <br />This application is for:: New Term <br />If this is a student application, please list your grade : <br />Name :: Kaying Thao <br />Address:: 27'13, Marion St. <br />city, State, Zip: Roseville, MIN 55113 <br />Phone Num�be�r:: 651-270-3,654 <br />Em�ail address:: thaoka07@gmail.com <br />HOW many years have you lived in Roseville?: 19 <br />work Experience (especially as it relates to the Commission/Board for which <br />you are applying): cultural consultant <br />Mar 2009 - 3 a 2010 <br />Full circle Communication, Inc. <br />Partner with Ramr se�y county, the University of mainne�sota school of social work, <br />and the Hm�ong com�m�unity in Ramsey county who are affected by racial <br />disparities in the child welfare sector; facilitate a series of authentic <br />dialogues in the Hm�ong com�m�unity regarding fam�ilies and their experiences with <br />Ramsey county child Protection Services, and other issues related to fam�ilies <br />and children at risk of entering the child welfare system; conduct focus <br />groups and com�m�unity forums in a manner that is culturally grounded; provide <br />direction and guidance to the proj'ect team ; consult with Ramsey county the <br />issues around poverty and how that im�pacts fam�ily functioning; perform <br />research and writings based on learning experiences; and through cross- <br />cultural gatherings - empower affected fam�ilies to learn, reflect, and <br />transcend to become leaders and voices so they can seek to develop m�odels of <br />working together to solve probl ems . <br />Com�m�unity Engagement / Developm�ent Consultant NOV <br />2008 - 3une 09 <br />East side Neighborhood De�ve�lopm�e�nt Company <br />Survey and Identify Hm�ong fam�ilie�s in a particular 10-block radius on the East <br />side of St. Paul; coordinate com�m�unity m�e�e�tings to involve Hmonq fam�ilie�s in <br />the engagement process related to the "Invest St. Paul" initiative ; Hold <br />dialogues and organize com�m�unity conversations about the housing foreclosure <br />issues and other neighborhood/com�m�unity topics of interest; empower Hm�ong <br />fam�ilies to set goals for neighborhood im�provem�ent and taking action through <br />participation; provide liaison between Hm�ong fam�ilie�s and East side <br />Neighborhood Developm�ent Company, and District 4. <br />Careership Apprentice (via Local Initiatives support corporation) <br />3 a 2008 - Dec 08 <br />(Nexus Com�m�unity Partners <br />Participate in extensive com�m�unity forums , trainings, and conferences on <br />com�m�unications developm�ent and e�conom�ic growth, particularly in the areas of: <br />Page 1 <br />