Chinda Gregor
Founder & Executive Director
Chinda Kim Gregor is a first-generation refugee who fled Siem Reap, Cambodia, with her family in 1980 and immigrated to Minnesota. She is one of the founders of the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota (CAPMN) and currently serves as its Executive Director.
Chinda was the Project Manager for the inaugural Cambodian Heritage Celebration held on September 23, 2023. She worked diligently to ensure that Cambodians in Minnesota were visible in the state’s history and successfully secured an official proclamation recognizing Cambodian Heritage.
With over 26 years of experience in education, Chinda is passionate about sharing the Cambodian American experience with the people of Minnesota. She serves as an educator at Bloomington Public Schools and has extensive experience coordinating and organizing educational and cultural events.
Deeply committed to educational equity, Chinda believes that education should provide equal opportunities for success for all individuals. The impact she has on her students is evident in their achievements and growing confidence, both in and out of the classroom. Her teaching and mentoring philosophy centers on helping individuals embrace and share their identity, history, and culture with their community.
As an advocate for equity and cultural preservation, Chinda strives to raise awareness of the rich history and traditions her community brings to Minnesota.
