Storyteller, LGBTIQ+ Activist & Co-Founder of Sampi TV
Age: 30
Nationality: Cambodia
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Panha (Max) is a Cambodian storyteller and communications consultant passionate about using media to spark empathy and social change. She co-founded Sampi TV and 606 Digital, platforms that tell honest, character-driven stories about identity, gender and community. Her work explores how creativity and conversation can shift perspectives and create a more inclusive society.
As a Communication Consultant with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), she helps bring forward stories of movement, belonging and resilience. Panha believes storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to connect local realities with global goals, and she continues to use film and communication as tools for dialogue, understanding and impact.