Name: Yo Moua
Position: Family Assistant I
Program: Head Start

First Job: “I worked for Head Start.”

Birthplace: Laos

Years at FCEOC: Approximately 13 years.

Best advice ever received: “My family was all working on the farm and they have always told me to go to school.”

Favorite advice I give: “Stay in school and get your education.”

Interesting experience/adventure: “It’s adventurous to work with people. I like to work with people.”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: “Chinese-all you can eat buffet!”

Proudest moment: “To be working at Head Start.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “I want to make people happy and laugh.”

Best vacation I’ve taken: “I went to Massachusetts for Easter break for 2 weeks.”

Favorite weekend activity: “There are many things going on around the community that I help out in. I am active in the United Hmong Foundation.”

Last good book you read: “The Bible book.”

Scariest experience: “During the time of war when I was in Laos.”

If I had a million dollars I would… “Donate the money to the poor. I would give it to charity.”

Favorite place to shop: “Wal-Mart.”

Favorite childhood memory: “I remember when my parents used to ask me to work in the farm.”
I admire… “My children.”

3 words that describe me best: “People-person, punctual, and I always do everything at work before going home.”

I like to read or watch: “Religious books and watch Hmong movies.”

Favorite music or artist: “I like disco but my wife likes slow music.”

In my spare time… “I do a lot of house work.”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… “Escape from the danger and do anything you can to live a safe life.”