Cambodian Team

Education First Cambodia's Cambodian team is an invaluable part of our program and integral to EFC's success. Our mentor-managers manage the project's day-to-day activities, provide leadership and career skills training, and serve as mentors to the students. Our computer teachers skillfully move the students from computer illiteracy to proficiency in all major software products. Volunteer native speakers of English tutor the students and build their English speaking skills.
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​Raksmey Suon: Program Manager

Like other many Cambodian women, Raksmey had to overcome significant challenges to get an education. Despite those challenged, she graduated from the Royal University of Phnom Penh in Biology. Next, she spent a year at Bard College in the U.S. as a Harpswell Foundation U.S. Scholar. She then returned to Cambodia and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Build Bright University in Siem Reap, before getting her Master's Degree in Educational Studies from Hong Kong.

Raksmey has years of experience working in the education field, and is currently also a Dormitory and Program Manager of the Harpswell Foundation.

Savry Heng: Mentor-Manager

Savry started out much like the Women Scholars helped by Education First Cambodia -- she was raised in a poor rural family and came alone to Phnom Penh to attend university. But Savry was able to thrive, getting her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and then a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from University of Lille. Savry also received extensive leadership training while an undergraduate.
 
Savry is now a Certified Public Accountant working for the Clinton Global Health Initiative, and serves as its Finance and Human Resources Administrator in Cambodia. Savry is an excellent role model for the Women Scholars. 

Sreyla Phally: Mentor-Manager

Sreyla graduated the Royal University of Phnom Penh with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics in 2019. She is currently a lecturer in Physics and Math at the University of Puthisastra, and serves as its Math and Academic Skills Development Coordinator. Sreyla is also pursuing her Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the Institute of Foreign Languages in Phnom Penh.

Sreyla has extensive experience teaching, mentoring, and working with university students. She also has extensive training on critical thinking and leadership skills.  

​Monyneth Sok: Computer Teacher

Monyneth graduated the Royal University of Phnom Penh with a Bachelor of IT Engineering from RUPP in 2019. She currently works at the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (Digital Government Committee) as a Scrum Master, where she has been involved in AI and digital government projects.

Monyneth teaches students Computer Foundations, including Microsoft Office, digital skills, and introductory graphic design. She is passionate about helping students build strong digital literacy skills that will support their future studies and careers.

Lihouy Veng: Dorm Manager
 
Lihouy is a fifth generation graduate of EFC. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management from the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Her academic studies were complemented by her active participation in varied volunteer activities and internship programs, and was the co-recipient of EFC’s Rankin Award for its top graduate in 2022. 
 
Lihouy works for one of the Big Four accounting firms and specializes in international tax compliance. She started as EFC’s dormitory manager in April 2024, and is committed to fostering a welcoming, healthy, and supportive living environment for the students.

Phanmei Khoun: Assistant Dorm Manager and Alumnae Coordinator
 
Phanmei studied Biochemistry at the Royal University of Phnom Penh and is a graduate of Education First Cambodia’s fifth generation. She was the co-recipient of EFC’s Rankin Award for its top graduate in 2022, and was then awarded a full scholarship to pursue her Master’s in Biotechnology and Food Technology, a collaboration between the Royal University of Phnom Penh and the Swedish International Development Agency.

Phanmei has served as the Assistant Manager at EFC’s dormitory since May 2023, and is thrilled to be a part of the EFC community. Since January 2024, she has worked part-time with an international law firm on a highly successful project to recover ancient artifacts that were illegally taken from Cambodia.

Kanha Keo: Junior Scholar Coordinator

Kanha studied Lifelong Learning at the Royal University of Phnom Penh and is a sixth-generation Education First Cambodia graduate. In 2023, she received the Rankin Award for being EFC's top graduate that year. 

In 2025, Kanha completed a two-year fellowship with Teach for Cambodia. She is now pursuing her Master’s degree in educational management at the National Education Institute and works as an account assistant with the Leadership and Teacher Upgrading Program at the Royal University of Phnom Penh.