Craig School of Business
Lyles Center Community Programs and Services
Pay It Forward Luncheon Series
An interdisciplinary opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty and our community
Hosted by the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the Pay It Forward Luncheon Series brings together Fresno State students and community business leaders. Each session is led by different business professionals to highlight a new, informative topic. These events explore in-depth issues and allow for impactful networking between Fresno State students and successful business professionals.
Pay It Forward luncheons are free and open to the public.
Next Pay It Forward Luncheon: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Join us this April for our Pay It Forward Luncheon Series "There is No Room for Excuses" featuring Xiamy Ly-Yang, owner of Chez Maryse.
Xiamy Ly-Yang is a first-generation Hmong daughter and college graduate, born in Laos during the Vietnam War and raised in France as a refugee. Raised in a loving French family, her upbringing shaped who she is today, with her mother’s strength helping her navigate the challenges of growing up in a patriarchal Hmong community. She has been married for 30 years with two children and is a full-time mother, business consultant and owner of Rivendell Community, Blossom Haven and Chez Maryse Café. Xiamy holds degrees in psychology, social work and business management, with experience in mental health and elderly care. Fluent in Hmong, French, English and Spanish, she is passionate about human connection, travel and helping others, particularly through her work with vulnerable populations.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 PM
Location: California State University, Fresno Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union
Register for April 2025 Pay It Forward
For more information on the Pay It Forward Luncheon Series, please contact Mendy Laval at laval.mendy@gmail.com.