May Yer “Mine-Za” Thao Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Leading the Hmong community’s largest nonprofit in the nation.

Madison, Wisconsin, Us

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Lead organization in fulfilling organization’s economic development vision and mission by providing strong oversight and management of resources and programs. During tenure, deployed highest number of business microloans statewide in the organization’s history, leveraging over $10 million in total loan funds and expanding organization's statewide footprint. Continuous extensive community outreach resulting in increased organizational visibility that has engaged former and new stakeholders and key community and business leaders. Maximizing new partnerships and community relations to grow sponsorships, memberships and collaborative resources. Play key role in obtaining media attention for clients and members.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

• Administration of federal and state grants to include submission of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with grant stipulations and completion of annual reports• Provide loan application and processing support to various small business loan programs to include providing monthly portfolio summary to the Board of Directors• Oversee Chamber member services including coordination of membership orientation and renewals• Manage bookkeeping and reporting of all Chamber financials• Deliver technical assistance support to members to include coordinating training classes and providing post-loan technical assistance• Special Events Coordination

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Community-Based Organizational Development volunteer placed in most impoverished region • Initiated community capacity-building activities such as entrepreneurial trainings and site visits with women’s groups, village leaders, schools, and local government entities • Collaborated with local government officials to address needs of those with limited access to resources, delivering information-sharing presentations and networking opportunities• Facilitated efforts to develop community resources and sustainability, including connecting women’s silk groups to local/regional businesses as marketing strategy