Program Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
alisha@kgalb.org
Alisha is a second generation Cambodian-American who was born and raised in the city of Long Beach. Her family’s roots in this city traces back to 1989, when eleven of her family members resettled in Long Beach seeking refuge from war and genocide in their homeland. The hardships and experiences of being raised by immigrant refugees inspires Alisha to be the voice that brings justice and healing back to her family and community.
As an alumn of KGA, Alisha worked on Youth at the CORE, GOTV and Keep Families Together campaigns which demanded for a school- based wellness center, positive school climate, reproductive justice, civic engagement and immigrant and refugee rights. In her process of transitioning from youth member to staff. Alisha interned with Cambodian Advocacy Collaborative (CAC) as well as Seeding Change.
Alisha aspires to educate, mentor and motivate young SEA women to learn more about themselves, their history and meaningful issues that they are passionate about.