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Dr. Christianna Mai-Choua Hang

Dr. Christianna Mai-Choua Hang is the founder and first superintendent of Hmong College Prep Academy (HCPA). Opening its doors in 2004, HCPA was grounded in world cultures and college readiness in all aspects of its academic programming. Dr. Hang initiated the development and planning of the Academy through her strategic management, educational programming expertise, and technical support from 2000 to 2021. Under her vision and guidance, a far larger campus was utilized and later renovated with a state-of-the-art auditorium, a multi-purpose outdoor sports facility, and many more classrooms to accommodate the growing number of families enrolling their children. During her tenure, HCPA grew from 200 9th and 10th-grade students in 2004 to 2,350 K-12 students today, making it the largest single-site charter school in Minnesota.

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Mr. Paul Yang

Mr. Paul Yang was a co-founder of Hmong College Prep Academy and its long-standing Chief Operating Officer (COO), serving in this role from HCPA’s inception in 2004 through 2021.  During his tenure, he worked to oversee facility expansions and development within the HCPA campus.  He also worked closely with internal teams to support enrollment and student, family, and community services.  As a co-founder, he believed strongly in the potential of all students and sought to ensure that the education and programs offered at HCPA were high-quality and rigorous.  His work and vision contributed greatly to HCPA’s progress and growth over the last two decades.