BIO – Khu Thao

Khu Thao was a Child Welfare scholar and obtained her Masters in Social Work from the University of Minnesota.  She is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology – Argosy University Twin Cities.  Dr. Thao was the recipient of a Bush Leadership Fellowship from 2003-2005 where she focused on increasing access to culturally sensitive mental health.  She is currently the Vice President of Community Mental Health for Touchstone, located in Minneapolis.

For over 20 years, Dr. Thao has been committed to serving individuals from diverse populations in human services. She strives for excellence by honoring individual cultural experiences and stories.  Dr. Thao is inspired daily by her family, community, and the individuals she is privileged to meet through her work and volunteer activities.