Post the Vietnam War, Mr. Lor’s parents fled to Thailand from the jungle of Laos to escape genocide from the communist regime. Lor was born in a refugee camp called Banh Vinai. Shortly after, his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Fresno, California. Dao grew up in a low-income, farming family. He has four siblings – two brothers and two sisters, making him the middle child and middle son. He studied psychology and business at California State University, Fresno, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2017. Dao’s former work experience includes flipping burgers, mentoring young students, car sales, managing a security firm, program management, business consultation, and managing his family farm.
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