Poh Lin Khoo

Poh Lin Khoo comes to the Council with a background in corporate leadership and nonprofit management, and is now the CEO of Khoo Consulting. Originally from Malaysia but raised with deep roots in Chinese community and culture, she worked her way to the U.S. by way of a high school exchange program, college, and a career.

Ms. Khoo is eager to assist in strengthening cross-cultural relations within the Asian Pacific Minnesotan community, particularly the Southeast Asian community. She brings to the Council her passion for building access and community, preserving cultural heritage, and amplifying community-driven partnerships. She has been with the Council’s Board since 2025.

About the Chinese Minnesotan community:

The Chinese Minnesotan community is estimated at 40,499 and represents the third-largest Asian Pacific community in Minnesota. The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Minnesota in the 1870s, but the community remained small until after World War II when more chose to make Minnesota their home. Today, Chinese immigrants continue to arrive in Minnesota to pursue employment and educational opportunities.