Dr. Vang's research program examines the aging and mental health of older refugees and immigrants. Specifically, her research aims at two broad areas to understand sociocultural factors that influence their mental health as they age in their homes and communities and identify culturally responsive mental health practices in community settings. Driven by a desire to support older adults age with dignity and choice, her scholarly interests highlight the experiences of Southeast Asian (SEA) older adults. Her current research activities include (1) a project exploring intergenerational communication about COVID-19 in Hmong families and (2) projects investigating discrimination and resilience on the health of Asian and Asian American older adults.