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SACRAMENTO CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC CENTER'S HISTORY

 Sacramento Cultural & Linguistic Center, formerly the Southeast Asian Assistance Center, has been a pillar of support for Southeast Asian refugees since 1977. With a rich history dating back 35 years, the center officially incorporated in 1990. In February 2023, it moved to the Arden area and is currently undergoing a dynamic re-branding.


Now known as SCLC, the center is not only expanding its services but also embracing a fresh approach. Beyond linguistic support, SCLC is introducing cultural programs to engage and celebrate diverse communities. While staying true to its commitment to limited English proficient (LEP) communities, the center is taking a more comprehensive stance.


SCLC's mission endures — providing assistance and support in various realms, from legal and health issues to community conflicts and immigration problems. This evolution reflects SCLC's unwavering dedication to embracing and celebrating the cultural diversity of the communities it serves.

Our Mission

 SCLC’s mission is to bridge the cultural and linguistic gap between diverse communities while empowering immigrants and refugees to become thriving and contributing members of society. 

Sacramento Cultural & Linguistic Center's values

Well Being

Well Being

Well Being

 Promote holistic well-being, placing linguistic and cultural sensitivity at the forefront of our efforts 

Community

Well Being

Well Being

 Continually innovate to address the unique needs of our LEP immigrant and refugee community while celebrating our rich cultural diversity. 

Relationships

Relationships

Relationships

 Foster enduring partnerships with local community and county agencies, with a commitment to distributing resources and information in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for all members of our diverse community 

Training

Relationships

Relationships

 Cultivate a vibrant and inclusive community where individuals of all backgrounds come together to learn from one another, fostering a strong sense of unity and mutual understanding among our clients and staff. 

Board Of Directors

Alicia Montgomery

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Gicel Viveros

Graciela Garcia-Torres

Gicel Viveros

SCLC is eternally grateful to its Board of Directors for their dedication, motivation and ongoing support to SCLC. Their invaluable contribution helps us thrive and excel in facilitating exceptional services to the community and our providers.

Thank You So Very Much!

SCLC exceptional team

GET TO KNOW SACRAMENTO CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC CENTER's UNIQUE Team!

 Our exceptional team, comprised of both regulars and highly competent contractors, offers linguistically and culturally responsive services to the LEP community. SCLC staff members come from the communities they serve, demonstrating bilingual and bi-cultural proficiency in various languages.

Meet our team

Sadia-Himalaya Rajput, M.A., Ph.D. (Candidate)

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Sadia-Himalaya Rajput, M.A., Ph.D. (Candidate)

 SCLC  Executive  Director 

Andrew Suh

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Sadia-Himalaya Rajput, M.A., Ph.D. (Candidate)

 SCLC  Office Administrator 

Arabic Cultural and Linguistic Specialist

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Arabic Cultural and Linguistic Specialist     

Clara Leon

Lara Almosli, B.A.

Lara Almosli, B.A.

 Spanish Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Habiba Durani, M.D.

Cha Fang

Cha Fang

 Farsi, Dari, Pashto Cultural and Linguistic Specialist  

Cha Fang

Cha Fang

Cha Fang

 Hmong Cultural and Linguistic Specialist  

Traci Adenwala

Cha Fang

Andrey Ambalov

Vietnamese Cultural and Linguistic Specialist  

Andrey Ambalov

Cha Fang

Andrey Ambalov

Russian Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Atary Xiong

Atary Xiong

Atary Xiong

   Hmong Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Yvonne Wong-Takechi

Atary Xiong

Atary Xiong

 Chinese Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Marina Pavlov

Atary Xiong

Larry P. Khon

 Russian/Ukrainian Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Larry P. Khon

Atary Xiong

Larry P. Khon

 Cambodian Cultural and Linguistic Specialist/ Immigration Assistant 

Jessica Lee

Nallely Lulo

Nallely Lulo

 Mien Cultural and Linguistic Specialist  

Nallely Lulo

Nallely Lulo

Nallely Lulo

Spanish Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Mohammed Husain Alhaideri, BSc., M.Sc.,

Nallely Lulo

Mohammed Husain Alhaideri, BSc., M.Sc.,

 Arabic Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Winnie Kwan

Nallely Lulo

Mohammed Husain Alhaideri, BSc., M.Sc.,

 Cantonese Cultural and Linguistic Specialist 

Staff Directory

For more information about our staff and contact information please download the following file:

SCLC Language and Interpreter's Directory (pdf)Download

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