Our Team

Kathy Chao Rothberg was appointed CEO in 2018. She served as Executive Director from 2006 to 2018. Starting at the age of 10 years, Ms. Chao Rothberg began volunteering at Lao Family. Today Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD) is a national award-winning non-profit community development age…More

John Beasley is the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD), bringing over 30 years of expertise in finance, startups, and nonprofit organizations. Throughout his career, John has specialized in guiding early-stage companies, helping them navigate compl…More

Mai Quach, Director of Programs, has been with Lao Family Community Development since 1995. She oversees all agency programs and multiple strategic initiatives, providing leadership and supervision to management staff to ensure programs are implemented in full compliance with contractual requirement…More

Sommer Peterson is passionate about creating dynamic, engaging destinations through innovative design that aligns with strategic sales goals and drives measurable business success. With deep experience in conceiving, designing, opening, and operating restaurants, cocktail bars, and retail environmen…More

Khanmalee is the longest-serving staff member at Lao Family.  In 1983, she came to the United States from Thailand as a Lao refugee. Upon graduation from Richmond High School in 1985, she joined Lao Family and has been with the organization since, serving in various capacities. As the Accounting Man…More

Brad brings over 20 years of professional experience in education and community development to Lao Family. Initially trained as an engineer at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he worked for the US Army as an Aerospace Engineer and obtained a Master’s in Computer Education. After taking six months…More

Su Dung, Program Manager, oversees the day-to-day operations of Lao Family Community Development’s WIOA Adult Program, providing management, supervision, and program leadership. With more than 13 years of experience, she has developed employer partnerships and initiatives that support reentry and op…More

Thao arrived in the United States from South Vietnam when he was nine. He can still speak Vietnamese fluently after many years of living in the Bay Area. Thao joined Lao Family in 2004 as an Employment Counselor. Before Joining Lao Family, he worked as a travel agent. Thao’s hard work and commitment…More

Ballav is originally from Bhutan and resettled in the United States in 2008 under the refugee resettlement program. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, he currently serves as a Program Manager at Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD), where he oversees a variety of cont…More

Meemee has been a dedicated member of Lao Family Community Development for over fifteen years. She came to the United States as a refugee from Burma with a lifelong aspiration to become a social worker and help others. Starting her journey with the agency as an Employment Counselor, she has contribu…More

Wathone Oo, currently served as Program Manager,  Family in January 2012 as Workforce Specialist in Sacramento, Ca. Her 13 years of tireless efforts supporting the immigrant and refugee community at large has allowed many to excel and to become financially independent. Her exhaustive work aided in t…More

Sam Mora has worked with Lao Family for 15 years. He started working as a Workforce Development Specialist in the employment department, strengthening our current partnerships and helping the agency develop many new ones. After a few years of working directly with clients and employers, he transitio…More

Abayomi Brame, Program Manager, has more than 30 years of experience implementing programs in prisons, jails, juvenile detention centers, and community-based settings. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with individuals and families impacted by incarceration, providing critical support, re…More

Adiba Hadi is a dedicated Program Manager at Lao Family Community Development, where she leads a wide range of housing, refugee, youth, and family support programs in Sacramento. With a heart for service and a deep commitment to community, Adiba works closely with survivors, families, and newcomers …More

Rangina has been with Lao Family since May 2015. She is an immigrant from Afghanistan and is fluent in four languages—English, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, and Urdu. Rangina received her bachelor’s in biological sciences from the University of California, Davis, with a focus on neurobiology, physiology…More

Hoa Giang joined Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD) in 2014 and has supported the organization in a variety of roles spanning direct services and agency-wide initiatives. He currently serves as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, supporting agency-wide communications, branding…More

Ruben Coria, Site Supervisor, brings over four years of management experience at Lao Family Community Development (LFCD), supporting programs that serve individuals experiencing housing instability, seeking employment, and in need of victim advocacy services. He works closely with program staff to a…More