Asian Americans are projected to be the fasting-growing race in the next three decades. Yet the underrepresentation of Asian American leaders with universal understanding of minorities and underserved populations in P-12 education make up approximately 1% of the population that is disproportionate to the 7% of Asian American students in public schools. An equitable voice is needed in leadership to advocate and speak for those that are often ignored. The representation of Southeast Asians in principalship roles is miniscule. Southeast Asians with refugee backgrounds are often lumped together as one Asian race, ignoring the challenges and denying students resources needed to bridge the gap in education. In the U.S., there are more than 48 different ethnic groups with unique languages, values, and traditions. It would be an injustice to group all Asian American ethnicities as a pan-ethnic group when their unique migration histories impact each ethnic group's level of educational attainment, economic success, and promotion in top leadership positions. Asian Stereotypes as the model minority or perpetual foreigner cast Asian Americans as lacking qualities (i.e., demanding authority or self-promoting) that are often seen in Western society. To capture the voices of Southeast Asian principals, a phenomenological approach with an AsianCrit theoretical lens was used to analyze Southeast Asian principals racialized experiences as leaders, how they describe their experiences transitioning into principalship, and what meanings do they ascribe to their experiences as Southeast Asian principals. This research will contribute to spaces where the AsianCrit lens have not been applied. Additionally, the focus on Southeast Asian Principals with refugee backgrounds in P-12 leadership will not only add to the literature that is limited in academia, but also serve as a resource for those interested in pursuing P-12 leadership. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]