About KLACA

History

Founded in March 2019 in Tacoma, Washington, KLACA was established by devoted parents and community leaders. Their commitment led to the creation of the Khmer Language Arts and Culture Academy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Mission

Our mission is to open doors to learning and cultural experiences, empowering every member of our community to grow, explore, and thrive.

បេសកកម្មរបស់យើងគឺបើកឱកាសសម្រាប់ការរៀនសូត្រ និងការចូលរួមវប្បធម៌ ដើម្បីឱ្យសមាជិកសហគមន៍របស់យើងអាចរីកចម្រើន

Vision

Our vision is a thriving Khmer community, empowered through collaboration, unity, and shared opportunities.

ចក្ខុវិស័យយើង គឺសហគមន៍ខ្មែរដែលរីកចម្រើន ពេញមួយដោយការចូលរួមគ្នា ភាពឯកភាព និងឱកាសរួម។

Meet Our Team

Khmer Language Instructors

  • Venerable Khemara Chanh

    KHMER LANGUAGE ADVISOR

  • Vuthy Chao

    KHMER LANGUAGE ADVISOR

  • Nek Kru Darachan Ros

    KHMER LANGUAGE ADVISOR

Instructors/Staff

  • Ben Taing

    PERFORMING ARTS DIRECTOR

    DANCE INSTRUCTOR

  • Sras “Precious” Chuop

    CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE INSTRUCTOR

  • Somalin Thach

    CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE INSTRUCTOR

  • Jenda Kong

    KHMER LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR BEGINNER LEVEL

  • Sarom Son

    CHAIYAM INSTRUCTOR

  • Boray Thach

    CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE INSTRUCTOR

  • Luna See

    CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Board of Directors

  • Michael-Te Chieng

    PRESIDENT

  • Savong Lam

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Chammy You

    TREASURER

  • Em Lovan

    SECRETARY

  • Sammy Sou

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Sampy Chen

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Chanrith Peth

    BOARD MEMBER