Board of Directors
Board Member
Quang is a Product Manager in edtech at Art of Problem Solving, with prior experience in fintech, management consulting, education strategy, investment banking, and teaching. For Quang, VietHope embodies the values of education and compassion instilled by her parents, and has become a home where she's found, and hopes others will find, lifelong friendships rooted in living out those values. A Soros Fellow, she holds an MBA and an MA in Education from Stanford University and a BA in Social Studies from Harvard University.
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Board Member
Quang is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google Research, specializing in Healthcare AI that expands equitable access to medical care worldwide, and serves on the San Francisco County Civil Grand Jury, contributing to government transparency and accountability. His commitment to VietHope began twenty years ago, when he first met our scholars and witnessed their determination matched only by their eagerness to give back, proof that education is the most powerful tool for collective progress. Quang holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan and a degree from Harvard College.
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Board Member
Ryan is Chief Operating Officer at Scipher Medicine, with prior executive roles at Aspira Women's Health and CareDx and an earlier career as a professor at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine. He has supported VietHope as a volunteer and donor since 2020, joining the Board of Directors in 2024 to help expand educational opportunities for underserved students across Vietnam. Ryan earned his degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Columbia University, completing his fellowship at Harvard Medical School.
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Board Member
Mai is Founder and CEO of NEEC and NEEC US, with over 30 years of experience supporting students and families through education, scholarships, and career pathways, alongside her role as Managing Partner at Sun Edu, focused on workforce development in AI and semiconductors. She is drawn to VietHope's mission of empowering the next generation through education, believing that the right opportunities can transform not only a young person's future but their community as well. Mai holds a BA in English from Hanoi University of Foreign Languages and a BA in Finance from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.
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Board Member
Chau is a cybersecurity consultant for the public and private sectors with over 27 years of technology experience, alongside real estate development work in Maryland. Chau first connected with VietHope through a group of D.C.-area friends fundraising for the cause, and in 2006 began helping provide scholarships through the VNSDF program, a relationship with VietHope's students he's proud to maintain to this day, grounded in his belief that education is the ultimate key to a more rewarding future. Chau holds an MBA and Master's in Information Systems from Marymount University and an MPH from the University of Maryland.
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President
Ha Huynh has been part of VietHope's journey since 2006, beginning as a university volunteer. With over 18 years of experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors, she believes that education, together with a caring community, has the power to transform lives. Inspired by the resilience and determination of VietHope students, Ha is passionate about expanding opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their full potential, uplift their families, and become changemakers in their communities. She holds a BA in International Relations & Economics from the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and an MSc in Management with Marketing from the University of Bath.
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Executive Commitee (Vietnam)
Program Director
Dong leads VietHope's programs and strategic initiatives, strengthening government and institutional partnerships and aligning programs, operations, and fundraising to advance the mission. Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, he was Head of Software Quality Assurance at Viettel, and he is an active member of regional changemaker networks including the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program, IATSS Forum Leadership, and Asia's Rising Circle. His journey with VietHope began in 2008 as a scholarship recipient, followed by years as a volunteer before returning to lead the organization, a full-circle experience that shaped his belief in the transformative power of education. Dong holds a BS in Electronics and Telecommunications from the University of Science, VNU-HCM.
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Regional Representative in Hue
Thu-Hue is Vice Principal of Thuy Xuan Primary School in Hue. Introduced to VietHope by a high school friend in 2004, she began by helping with small tasks and interviewing students, and has stayed committed ever since, connecting generations of volunteers to sustain VietHope in Hue. What keeps her going is the joy of meaningful work alongside kind and talented people; whenever she is thanked for staying, she replies that she is the one who should say thank you, because VietHope helped her hold onto her youth. Thu-Hue holds a BA in Primary Education and a Master of Education.
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Donor Relations Manager
Phuong joined VietHope Vietnam in 2006 and dedicated over a decade to managing the University Scholarship Program (USP); since 2018, she has served as a strategic advisor to the USP team and championed alumni fundraising. For Phuong, VietHope is not just a workplace but a lifelong journey of giving, receiving, and growing alongside generations of students, to which she brings both professional expertise and an open heart. She is a graduate of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) with an extensive background in Administration and Procurement.
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Senior Program Manager
Khoi is a lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM, alongside his program management role at VietHope. Inspired by the belief that every disadvantaged student in Vietnam deserves the chance to rise out of poverty through equal access to education, he chose to dedicate himself to VietHope's mission, convinced that when trusted with that opportunity, students don't just study: they unlock their potential, grow into their fullest selves, and give back to the very communities that shaped them. Khoi holds an MA in Anthropology from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU-HCM.
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Regional & Financial Manager
Thao is a Partner Support Specialist at Nha Be Agricultural Co., Ltd., but beyond her profession, her heart belongs to youth development education. Once a VietHope VSDP scholarship recipient, she is living proof of the organization's profound impact; driven by deep gratitude, she returned to dedicate years as a volunteer and has co-organized numerous community projects focused on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and career orientation, continuing the circle of support for the next generation. Thao is a graduate of Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry, with a transformative year of study in Denmark.
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Marketing Manager
Thu is a Digital & SEO Specialist at Forvis Mazars Vietnam, drawing on experience across multinational companies and nonprofit organizations. Believing that every opportunity begins with someone being seen and heard, she joined VietHope as a university volunteer in 2021, helping bring educational opportunities closer to disadvantaged students through marketing and communications. Thu holds a BA in Art & Media Studies with a minor degree in Social Studies from Fulbright University Vietnam.
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Technical Manager
Thanh is a Software Engineer at qode.world, an AI-powered hiring startup, and Technical Lead at Fabulous Mekong Ecotours, building scalable AI systems that solve real business problems. He received a VietHope scholarship in 2020 and joined as a volunteer that very same year; to him, VietHope is more than a scholarship: it is a second family, full of warmth, sharing, and belief in young people's dreams, and he hopes to pass on the same care he once received to the next generation of students like him. Thanh holds a BE in Computer Networks and Data Communication from Can Tho University.
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Program Manager
Linh is a Preschool Teacher at Huong Phong Preschool. VietHope has been by her side since 7th grade through 12th grade with the MDP scholarship, and continued to support her through the VSDP scholarship during her university years, helping her overcome difficult times, continue her education, and find the confidence to believe in herself; out of gratitude, she returned as a volunteer in 2019 and has stayed involved with the MDP program, wanting to bring VietHope closer to students facing circumstances similar to her own and help them find not just financial support but the confidence, motivation, and resilience to build a brighter future. Linh holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education from Hue University of Education.
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Executive Commitee (US)
US Team Lead
Mai is Senior Manager of Statistics at AbbVie, with nearly a decade of experience in biotech spanning oncology, rare disease, and medical devices. As VietHope's US Team Lead since 2019, she leads fundraising and donor relations, inspired by the dedication of VietHope's volunteers and the lasting impact of its scholarships. In her free time, she enjoys racket sports and adventuring with her dog, Dobby. Mai holds a BS in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Minnesota and an MS in Statistics from North Carolina State University.
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Technical Chair
Tung is a Lead Software Engineer – Specialized at UnitedHealth Group, with prior engineering experience in New York City and Silicon Valley. He has volunteered with VietHope since 2018, helping build the organization’s new website launched in October 2019. He now oversees VietHope’s technical projects and ongoing improvements to its digital infrastructure. Tung graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Financial Chair
Tam is Senior Manager, Clinical Scientist at Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, working on clinical research. Having received her own education through scholarship programs, support without which she would not have made it to where she is today, Tam understands firsthand the value of scholarships and is committed to helping other Vietnamese students who need support achieve their own goals through VietHope. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Minnesota.
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Fundraising Team Member
Skylar is Senior Environmental Specialist at Caltrans, having previously worked as a professional grant writer. She joined VietHope's fundraising team in 2022, drawn by the hard work, creativity, and dedication of the VietHope team and honored to be officially part of it, and hopes to raise awareness of VietHope's activities and impact while securing more resources to advance its programs and mission. Skylar holds a BS in Earth & Environmental Sciences from California State University, Fresno.
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Fundraising Team Member
Hang is Senior Research Investigator at Incyte in Wilmington, Delaware, working as a medicinal chemist. A VietHope scholarship recipient and Youth Development Program participant in 2011, she began giving back by volunteering with VietHope US in late 2022, supporting fundraising activities and events across the country. Hang holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
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Technical and Fundraising Team Member
Tri is a Senior Software Engineer at Google, building machine learning models for large-scale recommendation systems in Google Search and Ads. Growing up in the Mekong Delta watching his mother work tirelessly to support the family, he navigated an uncharted path through education with the hope of helping them; he sees part of himself in the students VietHope serves, many of whom face even greater hardship than he did. Tri holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Chicago.
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Event Team Member
Mai is a Business Intelligence Analyst at AbbVie, specializing in product, marketing, and strategy analytics. She first learned about VietHope at a donor appreciation dinner and, inspired by its mission to bring education to economically disadvantaged communities and by the team's young, innovative energy, joined and became involved in multiple initiatives that increase the organization's visibility within the community and bring people closer together. Mai holds an MS in Business Analytics and Information Systems from Purdue University.
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Event Team Member
Chau is a Software Engineer at Google, building backend infrastructure and secure tracking systems for regional cloud environments. Introduced to VietHope by her brother, a fellow volunteer, at an appreciation lunch, she was inspired by the organization's mission and the passion of its volunteer community, and joined to raise awareness of VietHope's work and create more opportunities for underprivileged students in Vietnam to pursue their education. Chau holds an MS in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
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