HLEEDA VANG

HLEEDA VANG is a contributor to the new book “A Career in Student Affairs: Reflections from Hmong Student Affairs Educators.” In her chapter, titled "THE REFLECTION IN THE MIRROR," Hleeda shares with us about each aspect of the mirror of self-discovery and self-love, recounting her journey in the field and what it means for those who are truly dedicated to supporting and guiding students.

“My mirror is coming together even clearer now, I can see where there were cracks before, but there is meaning behind these cracks. It is me and will always be me. What gives me the strength to do what I do is seeing the impact I am making on my students...” - Hleeda Vang.

A CAREER IN STUDENT AFFAIRS highlights the unique experiences of Hmong student affairs professionals from a wide range of professional levels, institutional settings, and functional areas. Each author shares a journey into student affairs and how this was navigated to become a student affairs career. Each chapter also concludes with advice for Hmong students who are considering a career in student affairs and provides insights for prospective and current Hmong college students. This book is a great resource for student affairs professionals, faculty, and institutional leaders working with Hmong students exploring career options in higher education. Because many of the professionals were the first in their family to enter higher education, reading their experiences can be very beneficial to many Hmong students.