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The DIAL Group

Artist improving the lives of underserved and under-represented people.

The DIAL Group Members

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David Kang | Executive Director

David has over 20 years of experience as a media director, producer and creative consultant who has worked in Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, and Seoul. He is currently the executive director of The DIAL Group.

Formerly, David was the Director of Administration at Asian Media Access – a non-profit organization using media arts as a tool for social change. Throughout his career, he has consistently advocated for the increased visibility of minorities, especially Asians, in media. David is currently a member of the Minneapolis Arts Commission, Northside Arts Leadership Group, Asian Economic Development Association, as well as several other professional groups

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Kang Vang | Creative Director

Kang is a filmmaker who has worked in the media arts field for over 10 years as an artist, teacher, and community leader, focusing on issues that affect communities of color. He has completed five feature length films, with themes of domestic abuse, gang violence, identity and cross-generational family problems, as others. Kang was formerly the Director of Programming for Asian Media Access, where he developed and implemented media education curricula for schools, taught at-risk youth how to think critically about social issues, provided leadership skills development through media productions, and created effective media products such as Public Service Announcements, radio stories, graphic and web design images, and postcards that promote awareness of the social issues.

Kang has created numerous educational video tools for the University of Minnesota and other organizations such as SoLaHmo (Somali, Latino, & Hmong) and Powell Center for Women’s Health. He has also worked and been an active member of the Asian community through previous employment and volunteer work with nonprofit arts organizations such as Mu Performing Arts, The Center for Hmong Arts and Talent and, In Progress.

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Prince-Jamal Mack, Sr. | Artist-Instructor
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Prince-Jamal (PJ) has been involved in media production for over a decade, and has had experience instructing and assisting instructors in and outside of a classroom environment. Currently a customer Trainer at the Rosedale Apple Store, PJ is tasked with making on the fly adjustments to adapt his teaching style and knowledge to fit the abilities of those that attend his workshops. Ranging from Elementary and middle school students to the elderly, he is well equipped to handle any learning type and make it engaging and dynamic.
 
With 6+ years of one on one tutoring experience from his military days as well as his entire college career PJ has both the interpersonal skills to assess the needs and interest of those he instructs and Taylor his approach in a way that allows him to effectively reach as many students as possible. 

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Kue Xiong | Artist-Instructor

Kue received his B.A in Studies in Cinema and Media Culture, and B.A. in Communication Studies at University of Minnesota, and M.B.A with an emphasis on Marketing at Globe University. Although his primary focus is film production, his field of interest expanded to radio production, video game development, music production, and broadcast. Within his career, he was involved with starting up RadioASIA (106.1 HD3), served as a board member for KFAI community radio, and arranged music scores for Hmong church groups. He currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota. 

New Members Coming soon

The DIAL is currently adding new members to our group. Stay tuned to see the exciting new additions to The DIAL Group.
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