Southeast Asian Development Center

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 SEADC is looking to grow our team, and we’ve got multiple positions open. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to support the Southeast Asian American community, now’s your chance to join us! We’re currently looking for: - Development Associate (help us grow and fund the work we do!) - Accountant (bring your skills to keep us on track financially) - Operations Coordinator (help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes!) - Youth Development Specialist (mentor, inspire and empower the next generation) Ready to make an impact? 👉 Learn more and apply! https://lnkd.in/gejE-6Kw

The 3rd annual Ancestors Day was a beautiful success, even with the unpredictable weather! We're grateful to have partnered with the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants and the Presidio Trust to bring this day to life. 🙏🏽 Over 150 people joined us—including monks, laymen and some amazing performers—to honor seven generations of our ancestors. A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible!

We had the BEST time at our team-building day in Golden Gate Park this summer! From exploring the beautiful Japanese Tea Garden to getting lost in the beauty of the Conservatory of Flowers, it was all about connecting, laughing and making memories.

Meet David Cady! David’s been holding it down as our HR generalist and office admin since early 2023, and we couldn’t be luckier to have him! Before joining SEADC, David spent time assisting English teachers in rural Japan and supporting community college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, he’s all about making sure our team has everything we need to keep making an impact in the Tenderloin and beyond. Whether it’s handling HR, keeping the office running smoothly, or backing up our crew in a pinch, David is always on it. Let’s show David some love for being the behind-the-scenes hero keeping us going!

Say hello to Nghia Huynh, our awesome English/Vietnamese bilingual community ambassador on the Community Safety team! Nghia’s name literally means "being kind to others," and he truly lives up to it every day. He’s got a heart full of kindness and a mission to spread joy throughout the community in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Nghia is all about helping our Southeast Asian American community thrive, and his passion for their success is contagious. We’re so lucky to have Nghia on our team...he's making a real difference one smile at a time!

Meet Nujoud Alhilu, our incredible English/Arabic bilingual community ambassador on the Community Safety team! Nujoud's journey is nothing short of amazing—she's got a background in industrial engineering and has racked up experience in QA, PM and OM. But what really sets her apart is her heart. She's all about lifting others up, using her skills and expertise to help folks reach their goals and live their best lives. Innovation and success? That’s Nujoud’s jam. She’s a firm believer in the power of teamwork, and she's constantly inspiring us all to work together to create something truly special here at SEADC. Give it up for Nujoud, a true gem in our community!

👋 Say hello to Chantrea Sngoun, one of our amazing Khmer bilingual community ambassadors! Hailing from Cambodia, Chantrea is not just a part of the team...she's a vital part of our community. With her passion for adventure and a love for diving into books on personal growth, she’s always on the move and always learning. Whether it's planning an epic road trip or finding the next must-read book, Chantrea is all about exploring and growing. At SEADC, she’s found the perfect spot to give back and support our community in ways that truly matter. Her bilingual skills in English and Khmer make her an incredible bridge, helping us connect and thrive together. Let’s show some love for Chantrea!

Had an amazing day with our SEADC family at our first Walk for Wellness event! We took a group of clients to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, and it was such a beautiful and enriching experience. Shoutout to AJ and Dr. Sun for leading the way and sharing the importance of wellness walks for our community's physical and mental well-being. Walking together and exploring the museum's incredible exhibits was a perfect blend of exercise and cultural enrichment. Can't wait for the next one!

Say hello to Nittaya "Nicky" Cohen, another one of our amazing bilingual community ambassadors at SEADC! Nicky brings a powerhouse combo of a B.A. in accounting and economics plus a master's in economics, backed by 20 years of crunching numbers in finance and accounting. But that's not all—Nicky’s heart is huge! She’s all about helping people live better lives, and you’ll often catch her volunteering around the community. When she's not bridging the gap with her bilingual English/Thai skills, she's probably baking up a storm, getting artsy with paint or jewelry, diving into a great book, or jamming to some pop and jazz tunes. Drop a comment and let Nicky know how much she is appreciated!

Meet Bounnong Sithounnolat, one of our amazing bilingual community ambassadors! Bounnong's journey started in Laos and led her through a refugee camp in Thailand before landing in San Francisco. She's got that warrior spirit! 💪 She spent nine years in corporate banking (yep, you read that right!) but decided to switch gears. After hitting the books and working as a caregiver, she found her true calling as a mom and client at SEADC. That experience was a game-changer, and she's been rocking with us ever since. Bounnong brings so much heart and hustle to our team. Give her some applause! 👏👏👏