CONSULTANT BIO
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Sida Ly-Xiong is a dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in creating inclusive and impactful leadership and community development programs. Her expertise lies in blending evaluation, engagement, and equity to foster environments where lifelong learners can lead by example. With a conversational and open facilitation style, Sida has successfully conducted numerous workshops focusing on advancing equity and community leadership.
Working closely with public and nonprofit agencies, her consulting practice launched in 2010 and intentionally focuses on equity policy and public-private partnerships. Sida has experience in change management, policy analysis, and community engagement. She has taught Economics at Metropolitan State University and currently teaches Participatory Evaluation for Nonprofit and Community Impact at the University of Denver. Combining her multi-sector skills, Ly-Xiong Enterprises LLC now includes public and nonprofit management services and real estate services for homebuyers and entrepreneurs. Sida's personal journey, from a refugee camp in Thailand after the Secret War to growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, has deeply influenced her approach to her work and community involvement. With a BA from Macalester College and an MS from the University of Minnesota - Humphrey School of Public Affairs, she brings a unique perspective to her community-building work. Sida is also a licensed realtor in the state of Wisconsin. |
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