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Foung Hawj

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Won the General, 2022 Minnesota State Senate District 67

Won the General, 2020 Minnesota State Senate District 67

Won the General, 2012 Minnesota State Senate District 67

Minnesota State Senate, District 67 (2012 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Foung 'Hue' Hawj
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Place:
    Laos
  • Home City:
    Saint Paul, MN
Personal Details

Education

  • MS, Applied Science/Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, 1999-2001
  • BA, Computer Science/Media Arts, University of Kansas, 1985-1990

Professional Experience

  • MS, Applied Science/Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, 1999-2001
  • BA, Computer Science/Media Arts, University of Kansas, 1985-1990
  • Multimedia Producer, Digital Motion Limited Liability Company, 1996-present
  • Industrial Technology Manager, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2002-2006
  • Election Judge, 2004-2005
  • Series Producer, Twin Cities Public Television, 1991-1996
  • Computer Systems Administrator, K&A Litho Processing, Incorporated, 1990-1991

Political Experience

  • MS, Applied Science/Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, 1999-2001
  • BA, Computer Science/Media Arts, University of Kansas, 1985-1990
  • Multimedia Producer, Digital Motion Limited Liability Company, 1996-present
  • Industrial Technology Manager, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2002-2006
  • Election Judge, 2004-2005
  • Series Producer, Twin Cities Public Television, 1991-1996
  • Computer Systems Administrator, K&A Litho Processing, Incorporated, 1990-1991
  • Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 67, 2012-present
  • Democratic Farmer Labor Party Precinct Chair, Senate District 67
  • Member, Saint Paul District 2 Council, 2004-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Division on Health and Human Services, Minnesota State Senate

Former Member, Environment and Energy Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Founder, Hmong-American Democratic Farmer Labor Party Caucus

Former Member, Jobs, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Minnesota State Senate

Member, Technology Steering Committee, Minneapolis Foundation

Current Legislative Committees

Ranking Minority Member, Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy

Member, Capital Investment

Member, Environment and Natural Resources Finance

Member, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Applied Science/Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, 1999-2001
  • BA, Computer Science/Media Arts, University of Kansas, 1985-1990
  • Multimedia Producer, Digital Motion Limited Liability Company, 1996-present
  • Industrial Technology Manager, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, 2002-2006
  • Election Judge, 2004-2005
  • Series Producer, Twin Cities Public Television, 1991-1996
  • Computer Systems Administrator, K&A Litho Processing, Incorporated, 1990-1991
  • Senator, Minnesota State Senate, District 67, 2012-present
  • Democratic Farmer Labor Party Precinct Chair, Senate District 67
  • Member, Saint Paul District 2 Council, 2004-2010
  • Co-Founder, Asian Outdoor Heritage, 2010-present
  • Co-Founder, Center for Hmong Arts and Talent, 1996-present
  • Co-Founder, Hmong Chamber of Commerce, 1996-present
  • Member, Digital Divide Committee, Minneapolis Foundation, present
  • Former Vice President, Lake Phalen Townhome Association
  • Member, Steering Committee, Gateway Food Initiative Corporation, present, 2011-2013
  • Member, Watershed Advisory Committee, 2011-2013
  • Member, Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, 2006-2007

Other Info

— Awards:

  • * Snow and Ice Control Best Practices Certificate from MPCA 2012
  • * Department of Agriculture's Merit for Engaging Urban America 2011
  • * Turfgrass Maintenance Best Practices Certificate from MPCA 2011
  • * Bush Artist Fellows 2008
  • * Bush Leadership Fellows 1998
  • * Minnesota Hospital and Healthcare Partnership Award 1997
  • * Artist Collaboration Grant, MN State Arts Board 1996
  • * American Rivers Award 1996

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Community Gardening, Fishing, Camping, Boundary Water Trips, Canoeing at Beautiful Phalen Lake and Dragon Boat Team Captain

Events

2019

Feb. 13
Eastside (SD67) Town Hall

Wed 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST

HOPE Community Academy Saint Paul, MN

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