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.
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
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
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