Our Team

The Nurse Honor Guard of Northern California is led by a dedicated team of nursing professionals who are deeply committed to honoring the lives and legacies of nurses who have faithfully served their communities.

Board of Directors

Our leadership team brings together experience in clinical practice, community service, event coordination, and organizational management. United by a shared mission, we work collaboratively to ensure that every tribute ceremony is conducted with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Kao Kang Kue "Kaykay" Vang

Kao Kang Kue "Kaykay" Vang

Founder, Executive Director

Regina De La Rosa

Regina De La Rosa

Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer

Micki Shua Thao

Micki Shua Thao

Co-Founder, Chief Administrative Officer

Mai Lee

Mai Lee

Founding Member

Jeny Song

Jeny Song

Founding Member

Anna Gonzales

Anna Gonzales

Founding Member

Janet Sohal

Janet Sohal

Founding Member

Eileen Lang

Eileen Lang

Founding Member

About Our Team

Our Commitment

Our leaders are responsible for:

  • Upholding the mission and values of the Nurse Honor Guard

  • Coordinating and overseeing honor guard ceremonies

  • Building partnerships within the nursing and broader community

  • Supporting fundraising and conference initiatives

  • Ensuring organizational transparency and accountability

Each member of our leadership team volunteers their time and expertise to preserve the sacred tradition of honoring nurses at the end of life. We are proud to serve families, healthcare organizations, and communities throughout Northern California.

Through compassion, integrity, and service, our leadership team remains committed to recognizing the lifelong contributions of nurses and carrying forward their legacy of care.

Hub Leads

Bay Area Hub Leads:

Eileen Lang

Jennifer Quevedo

Sharon Windust

Diana Hyatt

Linda Dumont

 

Sacramento Hub Leads:

Kao Kang Kue “Kaykay” Vang

Regina De La Rosa

Micki Thao

Central Valley and Fresno Hub Leads:

Sukhie Kaur 

Anna Gonzales

Jeny Song

“True leadership in nursing is not defined by position, but by the courage to serve, the strength to advocate, and the compassion to guide others with integrity.”

“To stand in the Nurse Honor Guard is to stand in gratitude — honoring a life devoted to healing, service, and the quiet strength of compassionate care.”

“Tradition in nursing is more than ceremony; it is the sacred promise that we will remember, respect, and carry forward the legacy of those who cared before us.”

Become a Nurse Honor Guard Member

Join the Nurse Honor Guard of Northern California and stand in tribute to nurses and nursing students who devoted their lives to caring for others.

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