Staff: Hong Chhuor (he/him)

Hong is a Chinese Cambodian American who was born in Cambodia during a time of civil war. After arriving in the United States as refugees, his family owned and operated multiple donut shops before moving to Seattle and continuing a South Seattle favorite: King Donuts! Hong and his spouse now own and operate King Donuts.

After earning undergraduate degrees in History and Business Economics at Seattle University, Hong pursued a Fulbright research grant on corporate social responsibility while living in Bangkok, Thailand. Later, he lived and worked for an investment bank in London, UK while working toward a post-grad certificate in International Business. His favorite travel destination is the Tuscany region of Italy.

His hobbies include: photography, travel, cooking, gardening, supporting his community, and the arts. He also loves his extended family! His six nieces and nephews live in different parts of the country and he is grateful that technology allows him to keep in touch. Hong also has two dogs, four chickens, and an ever-growing garden.

Hong is passionate about racial equity, social justice, environmental conservation, food access, civic engagement, housing stability, and supporting the arts. You may see him in the local Seattle community since he is on the boards of three organizations: ACRS (Asian Counseling and Referral Service), Friends of Little Sài Gòn, and AFP Advancement Northwest. Hong is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and has been working at nonprofits in the Seattle area for more than a decade.

Hong came to Friends-Seattle because he was drawn to our approach of combining data, science, and a commitment to human dignity and potential. To him, working with young people is inherently hopeful.