Pachia is a first generation college graduate and the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree in Health Science (Public Health), with a specialization in Health Education and a minor in Health and Wellness.

In 2023, she achieved her lifelong dream of competing in pageantry and was honored to earn two titles: Miss Hmong California 2nd Runner Up 2024 and Miss Hmong Grand International 2024. Through these platforms, she founded a youth mentorship program inspired by Seeds4Hope called Hmong Youth Beyond Borders.

Their mission is to empower youth to heal, lead, and rise to their fullest potential. By bridging America and Laos, they create spaces where young people can connect, learn deeply, and uplift one another.

For over a year and a half, they have been connecting pen pals in Laos and fundraising to support cultural exchange retreat. This December 2025, her team will finally have the opportunity to meet the young women in person. It has been a long and fulfilling journey, and every obstacle they have overcome has brought them closer to making this dream a reality.