Than Htut Aye

Originally from Myanmar (Burma). A trained dentist, he graduated from Yangon Dental University and served on its faculty for nine years. In 2006, he completed a Master’s degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. His career also includes work as a State Staff Dentist in the Federated States of Micronesia during the 1990s.

After relocating to Hawaii in 2004 to join his children, who had moved to the U.S. for their education, Mr. Than began his journey with PGC as a bilingual Case Manager. Over the years, he has managed the Refugee Resettlement Program, Matching Grant Program, and Trafficking Victim Assistance Program, supporting refugees and survivors of human trafficking from around the world in rebuilding their lives in Hawaii with dignity and respect.

Mr. Than is fluent in both English and Burmese, and he brings his cultural and linguistic expertise to his work with PGC’s clients. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys public speaking, cooking, and farming.