Chingcha Vang

Operating from a social justice framework, Chingcha Vang took his passion for Asian American History to the classrooms of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a 9th, 10th and 12th grade social studies teacher at the Hmong American Peace Academy, Chingcha received the Excellence in Teaching Award at his school during his first year and was promoted to the Social Studies Department Chair/Instructional Coach where he led successful efforts in creating more culturally responsive learning experiences for students. After working in both the classroom and administrative setting for two years and receiving his Master's Degree in Educational Policy and Leadership from Marquette University in 2018, Chingcha decided to shift his energies towards recruiting and retaining extraordinary and diverse leaders from colleges across the Midwest to teach preK-12th grade students within one of the Teach For America's 51 regions. More recently, he transitioned into a coaching/support role for 20 first and second year teachers across 10 middle and high schools in Milwaukee with TFA. Chingcha is now bringing his learnings as a coach, connector, and former teacher to LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics), where he’ll join a program team in designing, workshopping, and developing API leaders in both the corporate and non-profit settings. His two passions of developing people and centering API communities at the forefront of his work have become a reality.