Meet our Board Members!

Board Chair

Va Ly Yang is an attorney serving the Catawba County and surrounding community. She received her JD from Western Michigan University, Thomas Cooley Law School in 2007. She opened the Law Office of Va L. Yang in 2010.

Va is a litigator first and foremost. She loves advocacy work, and is passionate about women’s rights. She is a firm believer that when you educate a girl, give them options and show them what they can do, they can help change the world. Women are resilient, smart and great multi-taskers. Va is the new Board Chair of the North Carolina Hmong Women Association. She currently lives in Newton, and is married with three children (and has a son-in-law).

Board Member

Lisa Lor is a Public Health major with a minor in Statistics at Appalachian State University. She plans to pursue graduate studies immediately after graduation. Her passion lies in advocacy, particularly disability inclusion, health and wellness, and raising awareness within marginalized communities, especially the Hmong community in 

North Carolina. 

As a dedicated volunteer with the North Carolina Hmong Women Association, she focuses on promoting disability awareness and improving health and wellness initiatives. Her advocacy work is deeply personal, inspired by her experiences within the Hmong community and, most importantly, her son, who is autistic. Lisa is committed to fostering more inclusive and supportive environments that empower underrepresented populations.