Nancy Xiong
Hmong American. Feminist. Educator. Writer. Creative Artist. Multipotentialite. Reiki Master. Sound Healing Practitioner. Cheese lover.
Meet Nancy
Named after former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, as a symbol of democracy.
Nancy was named after former First Lady, Nancy Reagan, as a symbol of democracy.
She drove her mother through crazy adventures and was known as "siab coob" or many hearts/ having many interests. She's a dreamer at heart with goals after another.
Moving away to college, Nancy started a journey discovering and learning/unlearning about her Hmong American identity as a child of Hmong war refugee parents. The puzzle pieces started to connect when she found herself in graduate school being challenged to look at herself as a first generation, cisgender Hmong American female. Her professors and mentors took her on board to look at the world through the lens of solidarity, diversity, and inclusion. They also emphasized the importance of knowing your family history and yourself.
Education
M.A. in Sociology, George Mason University
Certificate in Women and Gender Studies, George Mason University
Thesis Project: International Marriage Migration Among Asian Women
M.A. in Social Justice in Intercultural Relations
SIT Graduate Institute
Thesis Project: Cov Poj Nrauj Ho Yog Leej Twg? Who are the Hmong Divorced Women?
A Phenomenology Study on the Life Experiences of Divorced Hmong Women in the United States
B.A. in International Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. in East Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Minor in Global Culture Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
FUN FACTS
Prefers roller coaster over sky diving.
Has celebrated her birthday in five different countries.
She cannot whistle for the life of her.
She enjoys being an auntie to her nieces and nephews.