Paul Vang
Manager of Pan-Asian Student Services
Email: vangpa@augsburg.edu
Phone: (612) 330-1530
Office Location: 2A Suite, Christensen Center
Hometown: Blaine, MN
Paul Vang is a first-generation college graduate and is a son to Hmong refugee parents. Paul graduated from St. Cloud State with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work and is a former licensed social worker. Paul is passionate about instilling leadership in young people and impacting systems that bring positive change, this pushed him to obtain his Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Crown College. His professional experience includes nonprofit, public and educational sectors where he served mainly youth and young adults in positions such as Program Director, Youth & Family Program Specialist, and District Homeless Liaison. What excites Paul about the Pan-Asian Student Services Program Manager position is the ability to mentor students who reflect his educational and professional journey.
Paul’s favorite food is pho, the best pho he’s had is from Shank & Bone in San Diego, CA. His hobbies include fishing, taking walks with his family, spending time outdoors, movie nights and playing sports.
Pang Dao Xiong
Intern, Pan Asian Student Services 2023-2024
Email: xiongp11@augsburg.edu
Fall 2023 Office Hours: TBD
Office Location: 2B Suite, Christensen Center
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
I am a first generation Hmong student, entering my fourth year and studying on marketing. I am excited to be involved on campus as the Pan Asian Student Services Intern! I was a Thailand refugee kid born in 2001 and my family came to the U.S. in 2005. I have always been motivated to become the best version of myself because of my upbringing, so I always leave my door open for opportunities. Dance is a huge part of my life and development. I started dancing when I was 15 and now I am in a competitive dance team (Elite Family) that competes in national shows like World of Dance, and a smaller friend dance group (Kulava) where we perform in community events/competitions. I love traveling and learning about different parts of the world. One of my most recent travel was to Netherlands for a study abroad trip and my favorite was to Thailand, my mother land. My favorite food is Pho and I enjoy making it for my friends and families. One of my pet peeve is when someone does a terrible job of cleaning lol.
Grayson Harris
PASS Bonner Lead, Pan Asian Student Services 2023-2024
Email: harrisgg@augsburg.edu
Fall 2023 Office Hours: TBD
Office Location: 2B Suite, Christensen Center
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Grayson is entering his third year as an undergrad at Augsburg University, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Political Science (Pre-Law). After living in China for fourteen years and coming to the U.S. as an adopted youth nine years ago, he has been aspiring to leadership development. Grayson is eager to use his learned skills to impact his community positively. Grayson was admitted to the Bonner Lead Fellow Program In the previous academic spring semester (2023), and he has decided to intern with the Pan-Asian Student Services (PASS) from the Multicultural Life department. As a PASS Bonner Community Leader, Grayson works closely with Paul, the PASS Program Manager, to implement surveys to find the barriers and impacts within the Augsburg Pan-Asian community. More importantly, Grayson is committed to serving the best interests of his fellow students here at Augsburg. On the other side, Grayson describes himself as an enthusiastic and determined individual when it comes to his education and extracurricular activities. He has been a member of Augsburg’s cross country and track program since his first year. Grayson believes these involvements are part of the fundamental college experience and will positively impact his future.