Our Team

Aarin Distad

Director

aarin.distad@century.edu
651-444-2432

I have been working in a college setting for over 20 years and recently transitioned to working with the ETS program at Century College. I look forward to working with our ETS team to help our students at all our schools discover their next steps toward a career after high school. Look for me at any of our field trips and visits to the schools.

In my free time, I like to read, watch hockey (all levels), walk my dog, and spend time with my husband and two boys (who are grown, so I will take advantage of any time I can with them).

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have. 😊

PaDee Vue

Assistant Director/Advisor

(she/they)
padee.vue@century.edu
651-444-2435
Johnson High School - Tuesday and Wednesday
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus - Thursday and Friday

I graduated from Hamline University in 2020 in Public Health. During my time in college, I was involved with student organizations, traveled abroad to Laos, and did work study with a youth program called McVay Youth Voices. I’ve been doing youth work for over five years now and passionate about advocating and uplifting youth voices. I’ve been with TRIO ETS since August 2023 and excited to continue this work with our students!

Some things I like are coffee, the color orange, and chocolate. In my free time you can find me at a thrift store or enjoying a horror movie.

 

Bryan Thaoxaochay

Advisor

bryan.thaoxaochay@century.edu
651-444-2433
Harding High School - Wednesday and Thursday
Battle Creek Park Middle School - Tuesday and Friday

Hello! Since middle school, I’ve been a part of TRIO. Without them, I wouldn’t have graduated from St. Olaf College. Since high school, I’ve been able to work in multiple positions in TRIO to gain experience working with students. It’s great being able to assist them in their educational goals, even in the slightest way.

Outside of TRIO, I am interested in sports (running, basketball, soccer, etc.), watching TV shows, traveling (within my budget), and hanging out with friends.

Leslie Xiong

Advisor

Leslie.xiong@century.edu
651-444-2434
Harding High School - Wednesday and Thursday
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy - Tuesday and Friday

 

Pete K. Wong (‘Mr. Pete”)

Afterschool Coordinator

pete.wong@century.edu
651-444-2436
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper Campus
Battle Creek Park Middle School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

Initially from Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, I’ve been working with youth for over 20 years, including teaching film production and theatre at Gordon Parks High School and Washington Technology Magnet School in Saint Paul. I lived and taught in Hong Kong, China, and Los Angeles, California developing my experiences both as an educator as well as an actor and filmmaker.

I practice mixed martial arts, boxing, and yoga. I like to read books, write, travel, and sometimes cook. I have my own business Speaking and Facilitating sharing my personal stories helping redefine pain and self-mastery for young leaders through radical change.

I like to hangout and enjoy life with my partner Emily and our spicy cat Jasper aka @floof_daggers and our new member Lilith aka Lily Bean!

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