Lisha

Lisha, 30's
Kent, WA
she/her

Current Role: Contracts Admin

When and how did your family come to the United States? Where were you born?
By plane in 1980, I was born here in Seattle, WA.

What are the strengths and challenges of being Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific Islander?
Strength: Know how to speak Khmer / English.
Challenges: Reading and writing in Khmer. 

What is your proudest accomplishment?
Proudest, I would say, raising my family to get them where we want to be. 

What is one thing you learned or appreciate from your family growing up?
The culture and all the traditional ceremonies.

Do you speak your family's native language? Why or why not?
Yes I do and I am still learning. 

What advice do you have for the younger generations in our Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander community?
Learn the culture the language - don’t let it fade away.

What gives you the greatest joy in life?
My family - they are everything.

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