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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE

Zha Blong Xiong, Ph.D.

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Department of Family Social Science

275g McNeal Hall; 1985 Buford Ave. Saint Paul, MN 55108

[email protected]

612-625-5882 (direct) 612-625-4227 (fax)

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IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Academic Rank: Associate Professor in Department of Family Social Science

Graduate Faculty Appointment Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2000 University of Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN)

Field of Study: Family Social Science Master of Arts (MA) 1997 University of Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) Field of Study: Family Social Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) 1991 Winona State University Field of Study: Psychology Positions / Employment 2007 – Present Associate Professor Department of Family Social Science University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 2012 – 2007 Assistant Professor General College/Department of Postsecondary Teaching and Learning University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN


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2000 – 2002 Assistant Professor Department of Human Development and Family Studies Iowa State University Aims, IA Current Membership in Professional Organizations American Evaluation Association Hmong National Development National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)

Professional Honors and Recognition University of Minnesota

2017 Community Outreach and Engagement Faculty Award, College of Education and Human Development (April 24, 2017).

2012 Certificate of Appreciation The Hmong Minnesota Leadership Conference University of Minnesota

External Sites

2017 Certificate of Outstanding Leadership, Hmong 18 Council, Inc. (December 17, 2017).

2016 Distinctive Community Leadership Award Office of Student, Family & Community Engagement, Minneapolis Public

Schools (June 10, 2016). 2016 Appreciation Recognition Award, Xiong United of Minnesota, Inc. (May 14,

2016). 2014 Outstanding Leadership Award Lao Family Foundation 2013 Leadership and Appreciation Award Khang Family Development, Inc. 2012 Hmong Success Wall New Millennium Academy 2011 Lee Knefelkamp Research Award Minnesota College Personnel Association, Minnesota 2011 Fellow


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Health Equity Leadership Institute, The University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research and The Maryland Center for Health

Equity, University of Maryland School of Public Health. 2011 Invited Scholar Hmong American/Diaspora Institute, Asian American Studies Program University of Wisconsin-Madison 2011 Invited Scholar Maternal and Child Health Research Program The Health of Children of Immigrants: Research Priorities and Methodological Challenges, Rockville, MD

Research and Scholarship My ongoing research efforts are to understand the interaction between family, community, and school environments that influences children’s adjustment such as educational performance, sociocultural development, and peer relations. Research Grants Most of my scholarships center around action research (i.e., community-based participatory research o CBPR) where I involved community collaborative partners in the grantmaking process, project design, implementation, and evaluation. Given the nature of CBPR, most grants encompassed Co-Principal Investigator arrangements to recognize and honor the true nature of the collaborative work. Principal Investigator / Co-Principal Investigator (FUNDED) Total Funding: $2,548,697 External Sources Co-Principal Investigator Hmong Cultural Integration Project October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 City of Saint Paul’s 2016 Round 2 Cultural STAR Program Direct cost: $8,000 Principal Investigator Donors Hmong Children’s Longitudinal Study November 2016 – December 2017 University Foundation: $19,876.211 Co-Principal Investigator Dung Ngoc Pham, M.A., Co-PI ClearWay Minnesota; Collaborative Intervention 1 This fund was raised by me from the community during the reporting period.


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Asian Tobacco Connections: Using different community engaging pathways to link smokers to cessation services in the Southeast Asian community September 1, 2016 – August 31, 2017 Time Commitment: Evaluator Direct Cost: $87,500 Co-Principal Investigator Kia Kehrer, BFA, Co-PI Minnesota Department of Health/ Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative Kev Xaiv Program: Hmong Teen Pregnancy Prevention and Intervention Project July 2012 – June 2014 Time Commitment: Consultant Direct Costs: $337,000 Co-Principal Investigator Choua Lee, B.A., Co-PI Minnesota Department of Health/Tobacco-Free Communities Grants Youth for Change July 2011 – June 2014 Time Commitment: Consultant Direct Costs: $350,000

Co-Principal Investigator Long Yang, M.A., Co-PI Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Statewide Tobacco Engagement and Education Project September 2008 – August 2013 Time Commitment: Varied from 3% - 5% Direct Costs: $1.65 million Co-Principal Investigator Yorn Yan, M.A., Co-PI Minnesota Partnership for Action Against Tobacco (MPAAT) Tobacco Intervention Approaches in Southeast Asian Communities November 2006 – August 2008 Time Commitment: 3% Direct Costs: $129,000


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University Sources Principal Investigator Testing the Feasibility and Acceptability of the Friendship-based Social Network Recruitment Strategy with Hmong Clans and Lineages: The Search for Multigenerational Successful Families (PENDING) June 1, 2018 – May 31, 2019 Direct cost: $7,000 Principal Investigator Department of Family Social Science Exploring the Perceptions and Experiences of English Learners and Their Family Members February 2017 – January 30, 2018 Direct cost: $38,298 Principal Investigator National Institute of Food and Agriculture (AES) Hmong Children’s Longitudinal Study: The Influence of Social Capital on Children’s Achievement October 2017 – September 2020 Principal Investigator Determinants of Delinquency in Southeast Asian Families Grant-in-Aid of Research, University of Minnesota Graduate School September 2003 – May 2004 Time Commitment: n/a Direct Costs: $22,697 Principal Investigator Determinants of Delinquency in Southeast Asian Families Faculty Summer Research Fellowship, University of Minnesota Office of the Vice President for Research June 2004 – August 2004 Time Commitment: n/a Direct Costs: $5,000

Principal Investigator / Co-Principal Investigator (NOT FUNDED) Co-Principal Investigator Sunny Chanthanouvong Minnesota Department of Health Southeast Asian Tobacco Free Communities Amount Requested: $100,000 Submitted: September 2016 Co-Principal Investigator


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Chrisa Arcan, Ph.D., PI UCare Development of a Survey Assessing the Food and Activity Environment of Immigrant Child Care Settings Time Commitment: 7% Amount Requested: $74,380 Submitted: August 2015

Principal Investigator Steve Harris, Ph.D., Co-PI U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children & Families Hmong Healthy Marriage, Healthy Families Project Time Commitment: 15% Amount Requested: $6,574,300 Submitted: July 2015

Co-Investigator Joanne Miller, Ph.D., PI University of Minnesota Grand Challenges Research: Confronting Inequalities Amount Requested: Unspecified Submitted: June 2015 Principal Investigator University of Minnesota, Office of the Vice President for Research The Nature and Correlates of “Falling Behind” Hmong Students in Charter and Public Elementary Schools and their Families Time Commitment: 12.5% Amount Requested: $250,000 Submitted: March 2015 Publications Asterisks indicate (*) graduate student and (**) undergraduate student co-authors.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Romstad, C. & Xiong, Z. B. (2017). Measuring formal intelligence in the informal learner: A

case study of Hmong American students and cognitive assessment. Hmong Studies

Journal, 18, 1-31.

Mao, D.*, Deenanath, V.*, & Xiong, Z. B. (2012). Hmong students’ perceptions of their family

environment: A consensual qualitative analysis of family photos. Hmong Studies

Journal, 13(1), 1-27.


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Smalkoski, K.*, Herther, N. K., Xiong, Z. B., Ritsema, K.**, Vang, R.**, & Zheng, R.**

(2012). Health disparities research in the Hmong American community: Implications

for practice and policy. Hmong Studies Journal, 13(2), 1-32.

Xiong, Z. B., & Huang, J.* (2011). Predicting Hmong adolescent boys’ and girls’ delinquent

behaviors: An exploratory study. Hmong Study Journal, 12, 1-34.

Detzner, D. F., Senyurekli, A. R., & Xiong, Z. B. (2008). Escape from harm’s way: The

experiences of Southeast Asian elders and their families. Hmong Studies Journal, 9, 1-

30.

Xiong, Z. B., Rettig, K. D., & Tuicomepee, A.* (2008). Differences in non-shared individual,

school, and family variables between delinquent and non-delinquent Hmong

adolescents. Journal of Psychology, 142(4), 337-355.

Xiong, Z. B., Tuicomepee, A.*, & Rettig, K. D. (2008). Adolescents’ problem behaviors and

parent-adolescent conflicts in Hmong immigrant families. Hmong Studies Journal, 9, 1-

21.

Book Chapters

Xiong, Z. B., Deenanath, V.*, & Mao, D.* (2013). Parent-child relationships in Hmong

immigrant families in the United States (pp. 91-106) In M. Karraker (Ed.), The Other

People: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration. New York: Palgrave.

Curricula and Reports

Xiong, Z. B., Braughton, J., St. Charles, J., & Nickodem, K. (2017, October). Hmong

children’s longitudinal study: A brief report of the baseline data. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., Ly-Xiong, S., & Kehrer, K. (2013, June). Personal and cultural identity modules I

& II: Gender roles and expectations and intergenerational dialogue. Lao Family

Community of Minnesota, 320 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Xiong, Z. B., Newell, J., Hoskins, L., Angelica, E., Watkins, E., Bui, H., Daoheuang, M.,

Touy, R., Yang, T. T., & Shamblott, M. (2013, March). STEEP’s policy development

and implementation handbook: Lessons learned, tips, tools, and resources for Southeast

Asian community leaders. St. Paul, MN: Regents of the University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. Smalkoski, K*, Herther, N. K., Ritsema, K**, Vang, R.**, & Zheng, R.** (2013).

Health Disparities Research in the Hmong American Community: Implications for


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Practices & Policies (pp. 42-46). Hmong National Development, Inc. Retrieved from

http://www.hndinc.org/cmsAdmin/uploads/dlc/HND-Census-Report-2013.pdf

Xiong, Z. B., & Lee, C. (2012). Southeast Asian youth for change: The first year’s evaluation

results. Lao Family Community of Minnesota, 320 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN

55103.

Xiong, Z. B. Peng, S.*, Newell, J.*, Watkins, Bui, H., Daoheuang, M., Touy, R., & Yang, T. T.

(2011, December). Statewide tobacco education and engagement project (STEEP):

History, framework, and evaluation results. Lao Family Community of Minnesota, 320

University Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Xiong, Z. B., Lee, J. K., & Thao, N. (2010, March). Road map for school readiness in the

Hmong community. Ready4K, 2233 University Avenue, Suite 345, Saint Paul, MN

55114.

Xiong, Z. B., & Shamblott, M. (2009). School readiness in the Lao community. Minneapolis,

MN: Lao Advancement Organization of America.

Xiong, Z. B., Yang, K. K., & Lee, J. K. (2008, April). What helps and hinders Hmong pre-

kindergartens’ school readiness: Learning from and about the Hmong in Saint Paul,

Minnesota. Ready4K, 2233 University Avenue, Suite 345, Saint Paul, MN 55114.

Manuscript in Review

Aria, E. Fiat, Swenson, N., Xiong, Z. B., & Hansen-Burke, A. (Under Review). Advancing the

mental health of Hmong-American students: A systematic review of culturally-

responsive school-based supports. Special Issue in the Hmong Studies Journal on

Prioritizing Hmong American Student Success: Advancing Research, Policy, and

Practice. [Full manuscript submission by Monday, May 29, 2017].

Xiong, Z. B., Song, W. **, Xiong, V. **, Meschke, L., Her, A. **, Holdahl, P. **, Moua, J. **,

Nguyen, L**., & Vang, M. ** (Under Review). Assessment of the evolution and

efficacy of sex education for the Hmong American adolescents: Challenges and

prospects. Asian American Journal of Psychology.

Xiong, Z. B., Sims, C., & Tuicomepee, A. (Under Review). Daily experiences and time

studying of Hmong American students. Special Issue in the Hmong Studies Journal on


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Prioritizing Hmong American Student Success: Advancing Research, Policy, and

Practice. [Full manuscript submission by Monday, May 29, 2017].

Braughton, J., St. Charles, J., Xiong, Z. B., & Nickodem, K. (In Progress). The influence of

family and social capital on Hmong American children’s school adjustment. Sociology

of Education.

Xiong, Z. B., Vue, C., Nickodem, K., St. Charles, J., Braughton, J.,& (In Progress). Influence

of parental involvement on Hmong children’s academic performance in charter schools.

The Elementary School Journal.

Professional Presentations Asterisks (*) indicate graduate student co-presenters. Keynote or Plenary

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, May). The state of Hmong education in Minnesota: Why Marny Xiong is

the right candidate for the job? Presented at the Campaign for Marny Xiong for the St.

Paul Public Schools Board of Education. North St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, April). The state of Hmong families: Trends, challenges, and prospects.

Hmong American Mediation Center Annual Retreat. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, March). Crossing generations and racial groups: Why we need to elect

Senator Foung Hawj back to the capital building. Presented at the Campaign for Senator

Foung Hawj. North St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, November). Why are so many of our second- and third-generation Hmong

children still in ESL? Presented at the Hmong Children’s Longitudinal Study

Launching/Fundraising Event, North St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, March). Dialogue with clan leaders on international marriages and

interpersonal violence. Luncheon Plenary at the 6th International Conference on Hmong

Studies, Concordia University, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, January). Serving youth at risks: Bridging the gap between families and

organizations. Presented at the Grand Opening Event, Hmong Community Services

Center, Inc., St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, June). Engaging Asian American families for student success: What’s the

situation, what’s working, and how can “we” do it better? Presentation at the 2nd


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Annual Engaging Asian Families Conference of the Minnesota Department of

Education, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, February). What couples need to know: Lessons and tips to a happy

marriage. Presentation at the Xiongmonglongxayaburi fundraising event, Brooklyn

Park, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2013, June). The importance of higher education to close the achievement gap.

Presentation at the Khang Family Development Annual Graduation Celebration,

Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2013, July). What’s your role to help close the achievement gap? Presentation at

the 2nd Annual Xiong United of Minnesota Graduate Ceremony, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2013, October). Change and continuity of Hmong in Minnesota. Presentation at

the 1st Annual Hmong 18 Council National Conference, Maplewood, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). We have a problem: Can we do something about it? Presentation

to the 6th Annual Hmong Early Childhood Summit, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, December). Leadership: It Begins at Home. Presentation at the Xiong

United of Minnesota Annual Symposium, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, May). Roadmap for school readiness in the Hmong community.

Presentation at the 5th Annual Hmong Early Childhood Summit, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, December). The state of Hmong in higher education: How do you get your

children there? Presentation at the Xiongchuenou Annual Summit, Merced, CA.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, November). Impacts of gender and generation gaps on Hmong American

families. Presentation at the Annual Banquet of Hmong and Southeast Asian American

Club, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Learning together in today’s society: Practical techniques for

success in education for parents and children. Presentation at the Appleton School

District Annual Conference on the Hmong people, Appleton, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Helping youth succeed in America. Presentation at the Xiong of

North Carolina Association Annual Graduation Banquet, Statesville, NC.


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Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Conference closing: Summary, evaluation, and future plans.

Presentation at the 2nd Annual International Conference on Hmong Studies, Concordia

University, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, May). Hmong in higher education: Challenges and prospects. Presentation

at the Asian American Student Association Annual Banquet, University of Wisconsin at

River Falls, Wisconsin.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, June). Helping youth succeed in America. Presentation at the Xiong of

Michigan Association Annual Graduation Banquet, Clarkstone, Michigan.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, September). Myths, misconceptions, and school readiness for Hmong

children. Presentation at the Annual Ready4K Hmong Submit III, Minnesota.

Invited Presentations

Xiong, Z. B. (2018, January). Hmong clans and lineages: Do they matter in today’s

technological world? Presented at the Hmong 18 Council’s Inauguration Event.

Brooklyn Park, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2018, January). The state of Hmong education in Minnesota: What can you do to

help close the achievement gap? Presented at the Nexvision Financial Group’s 2018

Grand Kickoff Gala. Fridley, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2018, January). The state of Hmong language shift: What does this mean to dual

language instructions? Presented at the National Professional Development of Hmong

Language Educators. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, June). Costs of Hmong funeral practices on individual health and family

dynamics. Presented at the Hmong 18 Council’s Cultural Integration Conference, St.

Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, May). Why is it important to build a strong foundation by investing in our

children now? Hmong Early Childhood Coalition Annual Symposium. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, March). Immigration: What Have We Learned From Past Experiences?

Presented at the Hmong Minnesota Student Association’s Annual Hmong Minnesota

Leadership Conference. University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, December). From China to America: The new legacy begins. Presentations

at the Xiong Clan’s Graduation Celebration. North St. Paul, MN.


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Xiong, Z. B. (2016, October). Hmong in Minnesota: After 41 Years in America. Presentation at

the Senator Foung Her’s Fundraising Event. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, September). The history of the Hmong people in Minnesota. Presentation

at the St. Paul-Changsha Sister-City China Garden. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, September). What make our community strong?: Asian American families

in Minneapolis. Presentation at the Welcoming Event to the New Superintendent,

Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement, Minneapolis Public Schools.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, June). Why higher education matters? Presentation at the Lee Clan’s

Graduation Celebration. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, October). Daily experiences and time spent studying: The case of Hmong

American students in Minnesota. Presentation at the Hmong American/Diaspora

Institute at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, September). Parent-adolescent relationships: Hmong families.

Presentation at the Health of Children of Immigrants: Research Priorities and

Methodological Challenges at the Maternal and Child Health Bureau Research

Program, Rockville, Maryland.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, June). Family conditions and health disparities in the Asian American

community. Presentation at the Health Equity Leadership Institute, University of

Wisconsin at Madison.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, December). The Hmong future in America: Focusing on the foundation of

the family and children. Presentation at the Annual Hmong Heritage Symposium,

Fresno, CA.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, March). Hmong youth delinquency: What do we know about them?

Presentation at the Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-

Madison.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, February). Closing the education gap in communities of color. Presentation

at the NCLB Leadership Institute – ESEA Academy, Closing the Gap, Minnesota

Department of Education.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, March). Innovative practices and opportunities: Justice barriers to equal

education opportunity. Presentation at the Hamline Journal of Public Law and

Policy/SMRLS Spring 2009 Symposium. Hamline University, Minnesota.


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Xiong, Z. B. (2009, February). Closing the achievement gap: Involving the Asian community.

Presentation at the NCLB Leadership Institute – ESEA Academy, Closing the Gap,

Minnesota Department of Education.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, January). Hmong youth delinquency: What do we know about them?

Presentation at the Asian American Studies Program, University of Wisconsin-

Madison.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). Educational issues of the Hmong in Minnesota. Presentation at

the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs, St. Olaf College and Carleton College, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). The Hmong migration: Hmong adaptation and social problems

in America. Presentation at the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs, St. Olaf College

and Carleton College, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). Asian American health status data. Presentation at the Mental

Health: A Public Health Issue Forum, Minnesota Department of Health,

Minnesota.Xiong, Z. B. (2007, September). Youth delinquency: What do we know about

Hmong youth? Presentation at the Hennepin County Library, Brooklyn Center, MN.

Invited / Discussant, Panelist, Moderator, or Presenter

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, January). From refugee to citizen: The Hmong journey from rural history

to urban experience. Panel presentation at the Office of Equity and Diversity’s Critical

Conversations, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, April). Family dynamics and higher education. Panel presentation at the

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Hmong Heritage Month Symposium on

Contemporary Issues of Hmong Communities, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Xiong, Z. B. (2013, October). The role of educators and educational leaders in serving Hmong

students and communities. Panel presentation at the Educational Leadership Forum,

Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, April). Leadership: It Begins at Home. Panel presentation at the

Leadership Symposium, Hmong National 15th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). School readiness: The next three years for immigrant, refugee, and

underrepresented children in Minnesota. Panel presentation at the Third Annual School


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Readiness Forum (Healing Vessel), Early Childhood Resource and Training Center,

Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). Asian American health status data. Panel presentation at the

Minnesota Asian Health Disparities Forum, Minnesota Asian/American Health

Coalition, Minnesota.

Invited training and workshops

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, May). Trained facilitators to moderate group discussions during the

conference. Hmong 18 Council’s Cultural Integration Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, June). Hmong children’s culture, religion, and decision making. Workshop

presented at Children’s Hospital Grand Round Table, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, March). Strategic planning in non-profit organizations. Workshop

presented at the Hmong 18 Council Retreat. St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2015, February). What I wish someone had told me when I was a graduate

student who wanted to get published. Workshop presented at the Community of

Scholars Program, Office for Diversity in Graduate Education, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, December). What the heck is that? The importance of research and data.

Workshop presented at the Minneapolis Early Child Family Education Workshop,

Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, September). The importance of research and how to translate research and

data to benefit parents and the community. Workshop presented at the Parent

Empowerment and Leadership Workshop, St. Paul Public Schools, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, May). Community, family, and school connections. Workshop presented at

the Fifth Annual Teacher Education Curriculum Summit, College of Education and

Human Development, University of Minnesota.

Peng, S., Deenanath, V., & Xiong, Z. B. (2012, April). Intergenerational relationships and

youth outcomes in Hmong families. Workshop presented at the Hmong Minnesota

Leadership Conference, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, May). Helping Youth Succeed: Getting Parents to Involve in Children’s

Education. Workshop presented at the Annual Families Conference, Hmong

International Academy, Minneapolis, MN.


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Xiong, Z. B. (2011, March). Helping Youth Succeed: The Importance of Volunteerism and

Civic Engagement. Workshop presented at New Millennium Academy, Minneapolis,

MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, February). Helping Youth Succeed: Getting Parents to Involve in

Children’s Education. Workshop presented at New Millennium Academy, Minneapolis,

MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2009, January). Working with Hmong families. Workshop presented at the Big

Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, October). Why parents have to be involved with their children: Lessons

learned and strategies. Workshop presented at the HOPE Academy School, St. Paul,

Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). The Hmong migration. In-service training for teachers at Phalen

Lake Elementary School, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, August). A systems approach to parental involvement in the Hmong

community. In-service training for teachers at HOPE Academy School, St. Paul,

Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, June). Why parents have to be involved with their children: Lessons

learned and strategies. In-service training for ELL Hmong Parents Advisory Council,

Hmong American Partnership, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Myths, misconceptions, and school readiness for Hmong children.

Workshop presented at the Annual Ready4K Hmong Project Celebration, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). School readiness for Hmong children. Workshop presented at the

Hmong Parents Advisory Council Meeting, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Helping youth succeed in America. In-service training presented at

the New Millennium Charter School, Minneapolis.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, April). Understanding Hmong youth: What do we know about them?

Workshop presented at the Forest Lake school district (Minnesota) staff in-service

training.

Xiong, Z. B. (2008, March). Hmong education: Challenges and prospects. Workshop presented

at the Appleton School District Annual Conference on the Hmong people, Appleton,

WI.


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Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Xiong, Z. B. & Ramstad, C. (2018, April). Measuring formal intelligence in the informal

learner: A case study of Hmong American students and cognitive assessment. Seventh

Annual International Conference, Center for Hmong Studies, St. Paul, MN.

Lo, N. & Xiong, Z. B. (2017, April). Multiple Family Members’ Perceptions of the Causes of

Delinquent Behaviors in Hmong American Families. 18th Hmong National

Development Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

St. Charles, J. & Xiong, Z. B. (2017, April). Daily Experiences and Time Spent Studying: The

Case of Hmong American Students in Minnesota. 18th Hmong National Development

Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, April). Assessment of the evolution and efficacy of sex education for the

Hmong American adolescents: Challenges and prospects. 18th Hmong National

Development Conference. Milwaukee, WI.

Lor, N. & Xiong, Z. B. (2016, March). It takes a village to raise a child: How social networks

impact Hmong students’ college accessibility and choice. 6th International Conference

on Hmong Studies. Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., Smalkoski, K.*, & Nancy, H. (2013, October). Health Disparities Research in the

Hmong American Community: Implications for Practice and Policy. Paper presented to

the Hmong Across Borders Conference, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2013, April). Health Disparities Research in the Hmong American Community:

Implications for Practice and Policy. Paper presented to the 16th Hmong National

Conference, Fresno, CA.

Xiong, Z. B., & Yan, Y. (2012, March). Promising models and practices with Southeast Asian

American communities. Paper presented at the Break Free Alliance: Ending the Cycle of

Tobacco and Poverty’s Annual Promising Practices Conference, New Orleans,

Louisiana.

Xiong, Z. B., & Peng, S.* (2012, April). Life stress, gender differences and depressive

symptoms among Hmong youth. Paper accepted for presentation at the 4th Annual

International Conference, Center for Hmong Studies, St. Paul, MN.


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Mao, D.*, & Xiong, Z. B. (2012, November). The definition of “Good Parents” according to

Hmong parents. Paper presented at the 74th Annual NCFR (National Council on Family

Relations) Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, November). Helping youth succeed. Paper presented at the National

Council on Family Relations’ Preconference, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., & Alasci, N. L. (2009, May). Tobacco use among Southeast Asian communities:

A participatory research and action project. Paper presented at the Expanding the

Movement: Power in Unity for Tobacco Control Conference, Bloomington, MN.

Xiong, Z. B., & Lee, J. K. (2009, April). What you need to know about school readiness in the

Hmong community. Paper presented at the 14th Annual Hmong National Development

Conference, Appleton, WI.

Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations

Xiong, Z. B., & Watkins, E. (2012, August). Promising models and practices with Southeast

Asian American communities. A poster presentation presented at the 2012 National

Conference on Tobacco or Health in Kansas City, Missouri.

Peng, S.*, Xiong, Z. B., & Mao, D.* (2012, November). Community-based project with

Southeast Asian Americans. Lessons learned from the STEEP project. Poster presented

at the 74th Annual NCFR Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Peng, S.*, Xiong, Z. B., & Jang, J.* (2010, November). Gender difference in the perception of

family life among Hmong youth. Poster presented at the National Council on Family

Relations’ Preconference, Minneapolis, MN.

Media / Video / Audio / On-line Presentations

Xiong, Z. B. (2018, January). Children’s learning styles and parents’ expectations. Appeared on

Dr. Chai Lee’s Talking Education Radio Show, AM-690 KFXN, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2017, June). Hmong Cultural Integration Project Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd5jKGMCK5Q&feature=share

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, December). Why are so many second- and third-generation Hmong

children still being placed in the EL program? Appeared on Dr. Chai Lee’s Talking

Education Radio Show, AM-690 KFXN, St. Paul, MN.


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Xiong, Z. B. (2016, October). What’s happening to the second- and third-generation Hmong

children in America? Appeared on Dr. Jer Lee’s Radio Show, AM-690 KFXN, St. Paul,

MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2016, October). Why are so many second- and third-generation Hmong children

still being placed in the EL program? Appeared on Hmong TV Network, St. Paul, MN

(www.hmongtvnetwork.com)

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, July). From one Hmong family, four of Johnson High's top students. The

Pioneer Press. Retrieved at: http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_26205276/from-

one-hmong-family-four-johnson-highs-

top?utm_source=Thursday%2C+July+24%2C+2014&utm_campaign=Thursday%2C+J

uly+24%2C+2014&utm_medium=email

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, April 23). Connecting the past to the present: Hmong heritage month

brings tradition and contemporary together. The Spectator. Retrieved at:

http://www.spectatornews.com/campus-news/2014/04/23/connecting-the-past-to-the-

present/

Xiong, Z. B. (2014, January). Hmong parenting: A radio show. Minnesota Hmong Radio,

Minneapolis, MN.

Smalkoski, K., Solheim, C., & Xiong, Z. B. (2013, April). Hmong across borders conference

features. CEHD News, University of Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B., Pfeifer, M., & Vang, C. Y. (2013, January). Hmong Studies Journal 2010 Census

issue. Asian American Press. Retrieved at

http://aapress.com/?s=zha+blong+xiong&submit.x=20&submit.y=14&submit=Go

Pabst, G. (2013, January). Report shows growth in Hmong community. Milwaukee Journal-

Sentinel at http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/report-shows-growth-in-hmong-

community-a388pb6-185823661.html

Melo, F. (2013, January). Numbers improving for Hmong in U.S., Twin Cities, census finds. St.

Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved at

http://www.twincities.com/stpaul/ci_22328119/numbers-improving-hmong-u-s-twin-

cities-census?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com


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Amaro, Y. (2013, January). Cultural impact: Merced County’s Hmong community among the

nation’s largest. Merced Sun Star. Retrieved at

http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2013/01/14/2755919/cultural-impact-merced-

countys.html#storylink=misearch

Shah, A. (2013, January). Cultures & immigration beat: Journal tracks Hmong progress.

Minneapolis Star Tribune. Retrieved at

http://www.startribune.com/local/189284471.html

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, October). Hmong college prep academy hosts parent academy and family

fun night. Hmong Times. Retrieved at

http://www.hmongtimes.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=4462&SectionID=31&Su

bSectionID=&S=1

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). Family values. KFXN AM690. St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, March). Educational disparities: Hmong is in the bottom! KFXN AM690.

St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2012, February). Hmong community issues. HBC TV Show (www.hbctv.net). St.

Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). Rally outside Capitol on 11th day of shutdown. CBS News.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/11/rally-outside-capitol-on-11th-day-of-

shutdown/.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). No negotiations, just protests as shutdown enters second week.

Minnesota Public Radio, St. Paul, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, July). Asian Americans Rally at Minnesota State Capitol. HBC News

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxKSyXbKHSU), St. Paul, Minnesota.

Xiong, Z. B. (2011, June). Achievement gaps: It begins earlier than we think. Minnesota

Hmong Radio, Minneapolis, MN.

Xiong, Z. B. (2010, March). Southeast Asian tobacco use report published. Asian American

press, XXVIX(10), 1.

Teaching University of Minnesota


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Understanding and Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families Instructor Fall 2017 - Present Family Systems and Diversity Instructor Fall 2007 – Present Global and Diverse Families Instructor Fall 2007 - 2014 Community Engagement Instructor Spring 2009 Research Internship Instructor Fall 2012 – Present Research Seminar Instructor Fall 2015 – Present Parent-Child Relations Instructor Fall 2016

Academic and Committee Advising

2017 Mentor, McNair Scholars Program (Chen Vue) 2016 – Present Advisor, Doctoral Student (Jordan St. Charles) 2014 – Present Advisor, Doctoral Student (Nancy Lo)

2016 – Present Doctoral Committee (Educational Psychology) – Wei Song 2016 – Present Master’s Committee (Organizational Leadership, Policy, and

Development or OLPD) – Nou Lor 2013 – 2016 Advisor, Master’s Student (Foua Yang) 2016 – 2017 Doctoral Committee (Department) – Veronica Deenanath

2016 – 2017 Doctoral Committee (Department) – Dung Mao 2014 – 2016 Doctoral Committee (University of Texas San Antonio) – Yeng

Yang Service and Public Outreach Service to University of Minnesota

2016 – Present Advisory Member, Hmong Families and School Partnering for

Student Success, University of Minnesota Extension Service.

2015 – Present Honors and Awards Committee, College of Education and

Human Development, University of Minnesota.

2015 – Present Faculty Review Committee Member, Department of Family

Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2013 – 2014 Graduate Assistantships Committee, Department of Family

Social Science, University of Minnesota.

2010 – 2013 Chair of Work Group B, Honors and Awards Committee, College

of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota.

2012 – 2013 Search Committee Member, Department of Family Social

Science, University of Minnesota.

Service to Professional Organizations


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2016 – 2017 Co-chair, IMPACT Awards, Hmong National Development, Inc.

2016 – 2017 Workshop Reviewer, Hmong National Development 18th Annual

Conference.

2014 - 2015 Advisory member, Council on Asian Pacific Islanders’ Early

Childhood Education Initiative, Minnesota.

2012 – 2015 Member of the Community Transformation Grant Leadership

Team, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

Service to Profession through Editor Activities

2006 - Present Editorial Review Board, Journal of Southeast Asian American

Education and Advancement

(http://faculty.coehd.utsa.edu/grants/JSAAEA/)

2012 – 2013 Guest Editor, Hmong Studies Journal

http://www.hmongstudies.org/HmongStudiesJournal

Service to Profession through Peer-Review Activities (ad hoc) 2011 - Present Asian American Journal of Psychology

2007 - Present Family Relations

2011 - Present Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and

Advancement.

2016 Communication, Culture and Critique

2014 Journal of Family Issues

2014 Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology

2009 Journal of Social Work.

Community Service

2018 Advisor, Hmong Cultural Center, St. Paul, MN.

2017 - Present Member, Cultural Integration Task Force. St. Paul, MN.

2017 - Present Chair, Nixvision Annual Scholarship Awards, St. Paul, MN

2017 Member, Journey Home Selection Committee, St. Paul, MN.

2014 – Present Advisor, Hmong 18 Council, Inc.


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2014 – Present Chair, Board of Director, Hmong National Development, Inc., St.

Paul, MN.

2016 – Present Consultant, Hmong American Mediation Center, St. Paul, MN.

2016 - 2017 Co-chair, Hmong 18 Council’s Cultural Integration Conference,

St. Paul, MN.

2016 – 2017 Advisor, Violence Against Asian American Women and

Children, Minnesota Department of Health.

2015- 2017 Advisor, Hmong Community Leaders and Minneapolis Public

Schools for Hmong International Academy.

2015 –2017 Advisor, Lao Family Community of Minnesota, Inc.

2014 – 2015 Member, Board of Directors, Noble Academy, Minneapolis, MN.

2013 – 2014 Awards Committee, Hmong National Development, Inc., St.

Paul, MN.

2011 – 2013 Member, Health of Children of Immigrants Community of

Practice (HCI CoP), Maternal and Child Health Research

Program, Rockville, MD.

2011 – 2013 Advisory Board Member, National Children Study in Ramsey

County, Minnesota.

2005 – 2006 Advisory Member, Hmong National Conference of Hmong

National Development, Inc., Washington D.C.

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