About us

Dr. Namuun Clifford is a nurse practitioner, clinician-scientist, and founder of the Mongolian American Health Institute, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of Mongolian American communities.

Originally from Mongolia, Namuun immigrated to the U.S. at age 11. She earned her PhD in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin, where her research focused on precision digital health in cardiovascular disease. She is a postdoctoral fellow in the National Clinician Scholars Program at the University of California, San Francisco (2026–2028).

With 15+ years of clinical experience, Namuun is passionate about culturally tailored healthcare, chronic disease prevention, and increasing healthcare access for underserved communities. Her work has included hepatitis community outreach, health education, and advocacy within Mongolian American communities.

Dr. Tselmuun Chinzorig is a public health expert with a research program that spans air pollution, organizational culture, and health inequalities—particularly in vaccination, dental health, and socio-economic determinants of health. Since 2010, she has actively collaborated with local and international partners, including the UN, UNFPA, and UNDP, to advance public health equity.

Tsatsaa immigrated to the US at the age of 14. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) in 2010, then received her Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2014. For the past ten years, Tsatsaa has been working in the Bay Area tech industry, most recently as Strategic Customer Success Manager at BackerKit. In early 2025, Tsatsaa’s mom fell ill unexpectedly, and after spending 9 months in the hospital, her mom was finally discharged to home. Today, she manages her mom’s total care plan including day-to-day care with the support of her sisters and husband.

Oyu-Erdene Ankhbayar received her Bachelor's degree at Lehigh University majoring in Population Health with minors in Biostatistics and Probability & Statistics in 2026. She is passionate about leveraging quantitative methods to improve disease prediction, prevention, and control. Her experience navigating the U.S. healthcare system as an 18-year-old international student motivated her to join MAHI and help those facing similar challenges.

Khash-Erdene Tumur-Ochir is a dedicated healthcare professional who previously served as a primary general practitioner in Mongolia before relocating to Los Angeles. She holds a Master of Public Health from California State University, Los Angeles. During her internship with an Asian American non-profit, she identified a critical gap in resources for the Mongolian American community, sparking her commitment to working organizations focused on enhancing health literacy and improving the quality of care for this underserved population.

Byambatsogt “Beck” Byambadorj holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Washington University of Science and Technology and is currently pursuing his MBA. He has experience in nonprofit leadership, community development, and cultural programming within the Mongolian American community. As Community Engagement Director at MAHI, Beck leads community outreach initiatives, builds strategic partnerships, and organizes educational and advocacy events to improve access to health information and services. He is committed to strengthening trust, increasing health literacy, and fostering meaningful collaboration to advance community health equity.