Andrea Jang
Q. Tell us a bit about yourself. A. I live, along with my husband YuYoung, daughter Charlee and chihuahua rescue Tink, in Northern Minnesota. As a bi-racial and multicultural family, we have hopes of visiting YuYoung's family in South Korea someday soon. I was awarded the City of Fargo Human Relations Commission Human Relations Award in 2015 for my non-profit work with New Americans, immigrants, low-income individuals, at-risk populations and minority populations in Fargo, North Dakota. My hobbies and passions include: my dear friends, Lake Superior, feel good music, great food, philanthropy, volunteerism, hunger relief, hospitality, event planning and coffee! You will find me utilizing my passions while building community for all momkind as the owner of Duluth Mom. Q. How did you get involved in your work? A. After working for four years in the food service and hospitality industry, I made a career change and started working in community outreach at a grassroots nonprofit in Fargo, ND. I met refugee families right where they were, helping women and their children thrive and be connected to their new community. I also ran the organization's food pantry and community garden, lessening food insecurity in the city’s food desert.
Andrea Jang is the owner of Duluth Mom, and believes women are much more than one single piece of their identity. She talks with Ladyboss about her Fargo roots, the freedom to change your mind and why women need supportive communities. By McKenzie Schwark
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In 2015, I became a mom myself and just before my daughter turned two, we moved to Duluth. For the first time in my life, I was unemployed—by choice—in a new city with zero connections. I wanted to get my family settled and get to know the city as we looked to purchase a house and got connected to health services and activities. I started skimming Facebook events and came across a Duluth Moms Blog Christmas event at the Glensheen, and there aren't many things I love more than Christmas at
