(re)Location: The Lao/Korean Acculturation Project has been a true labor of love and would not have been possible without the encouragement and support of our family, friends, and the broader community throughout the journey.
First and foremost, we thank our parents, whose sacrifices and resilience laid the foundation for who we are today. We also extend our gratitude to the 20 Lao and Korean elders who welcomed us into their homes and generously participated in the research process. Lastly, we are deeply appreciative of the friends and family who helped us connect with these remarkable elders.
Special Acknowledgements
Family and Friends: Martha Green, Matt Green, James Se-Ung and Joon Ok Kim, Christopher and Nancy Yip, John Florance, Boutsaba Janetvilay, Joyce Jow, Jaime Lee, Max MacMillan, Ritzel Quito, Jeff Schroeder, Laura Zinger
Community:
Felicia Kelley (California Humanities), Mija Kim and Haegum Sarang (Korean Traditional Music Institute of America), Issam Station Thai Food, Lao-Chinese Friendship Association of Los Angeles, Laotian American Community of Fresno, Robert Ochshor (Reduct.Video), The Oriental Mission Church, Wat Lao Saysettha, Eunji Seo and Woonki Na, Jacob Singhavong
Loyola Marymount University: Bryant Keith Alexander, Saeri Cho Dobson, Louvenia Jackson, Cynthia Ruiz, Kat Weaver
Translation and Interpretation Support: Bounna Boulom, Mary Choi, Ousamay Heuangbasa, Ina Kim, Ireh Kim, Jaehyun Kim, Jinni Lee, Lala Minassian, Angie Park, Lysing Prathammavong, Simara Vongthongdy
Our Generous Funders
