About KCSKC
The Khmer Community of Seattle and King County is one of the oldest Khmer-serving nonprofits in Washington State — bridging the intergenerational gap through culturally grounded programs, advocacy, and community building.
Our Mission
We nurture Khmer health and well-being in Seattle and King County through culturally rooted services, gathering places, and lasting trust.
Board of Directors
Our board brings together educators, scholars, healthcare professionals, and community leaders united by a commitment to Khmer culture and community.
Han Ros is a first-generation Khmer/Cambodian-American who resettled in California in 1985. A UC Berkeley graduate and 4th-grade teacher at Federal Way Public Schools, Han connects Khmer youth with their elders through school programs. He invited KCSKC youth and elders to participate in Multi-Cultural Night events, fostering intergenerational dialogue in school settings.
Anthony Heng is a Khmer/Cambodian-American who grew up in the Seattle area. A 4th-year medical student at the University of Washington, he joined the KCSKC Board in 2023 after getting involved with grocery distributions and elder programming. He co-chairs the Khmer Health Board and is passionate about the health wellbeing of the Khmer refugee/immigrant population.
Jenna Grant is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Washington Seattle, and incoming director of the Center for Southeast Asia & its Diasporas (CSEAD). Her research explores Cold War histories in contemporary practices with a focus on Cambodia. She has worked with KCSKC to understand the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Khmer elders and youth.
Norene Pen immigrated to the United States from Cambodia in 1975. After settling in Philadelphia and attending the University of Maryland, he became involved with the Cambodian Heritage Camp in Colorado, serving as mentor and instructor. He is a first-year KCSKC board member excited to give back to the local Khmer community in Washington State.
Arriving in the U.S. as a child in the early 1980s, Leakhena grew up in Columbus, Ohio. A transformative trip to Cambodia in 1999 sparked an appreciation for her heritage and led her to volunteer as a teacher in Cambodia before joining KCSKC. She is dedicated to bridging the intergenerational gap and inspiring Khmers of all ages to embrace their individuality.