Hmong Women Lead
Rooted in Culture. Leading Across Spaces.
Hmong women lead in our families, workplaces, businesses, and communities. We build on that experience through shared knowledge, practical skills, and connections that support our growth.
Together, we rise.
300+
Summit participants
Hmong women and cross-sector partners connected across all of our summits.
27
Speakers & facilitators
Shared leadership and healing knowledge across our summits.
11
Guide Contributors
Community voices shaping Healing Forward, a mental health resource for professionals serving Hmong women.
Leading conversations that matter
Hmong Women Lead brings cultural understanding and leadership into conversations that deserve space. We convene women, practitioners, and community partners to explore mental health, strengthen connection, and advance Hmong women's leadership.
Who we are
Hmong Women Lead (HWL) is a global movement committed to improving the quality of life for Hmong women by centering their leadership, mental health equity, and intergenerational healing.
Meet our teamOur four pillars
What guides how we grow
At Hmong Women Lead, we celebrate the strengths women bring to their lives, families, and communities. Culture, wellbeing, connection, and leadership guide how we grow together and shape what comes next.
Culture
Rooted in heritage. Shaping our future.
We celebrate Hmong heritage, cultural wisdom, and the many ways women express their identities. We carry forward what gives us meaning, share knowledge across generations, and bring fresh perspectives to a living, evolving culture.
Wellbeing
Living fully. Growing with purpose.
We value the mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing that helps us enjoy life and pursue our goals. We champion culturally grounded care, joy, and personal growth as foundations for thriving in every season of life.
Connection
Building relationships that help us flourish.
We bring women together through shared experiences, mutual respect, and an exchange of wisdom. Across generations and places, we celebrate one another’s achievements, share opportunities, and build relationships that support lasting growth.
Leadership
Recognizing the ways we already lead.
Leadership grows through our actions, choices, and contributions, with or without a title, degree, or public platform. It is present in the mother guiding her children, the daughter connecting generations, the grandmother sharing language and wisdom, and the woman building a business or bringing her community together. We celebrate that everyday influence and champion women’s ambitions wherever they choose to lead.
Where we focus
Our current work centers connection, mental health equity, and intergenerational healing for Hmong women across professional, community, and everyday spaces.
Connection
Creating spaces for Hmong women to share their stories, build relationships, and strengthen community bonds.
Explore connection
Mental health equity
Addressing the unique mental health needs of Hmong women through culturally-informed resources and healing practices.
Explore mental health equity
Workshops & training
Leadership and healing-centered training for Hmong women, community organizations, and the institutions that serve them.
Explore workshops & trainingStories from our community
Hmong women leading in workplaces, communities, and everyday spaces — in their own words.
Sheng Elizabeth Lor
Founder of The Social X Change Project, Sheng uses culturally responsive media and storytelling to bridge communities, systems, and the people they serve.
Dr. Nancy Yang
Financial accountant, entrepreneur, and community leader in Tulsa, Dr. Nancy Yang creates pathways through mentorship, mental health advocacy, and education.
Pam Yang
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and podcast host, Pam Yang helps individuals and families heal while destigmatizing mental health in the Hmong community.
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