About
Embarking on a New Chapter: Making an Impact
After a fulfilling career as a legal…
Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Chair, Celebrity Chefs and Master Vintners Gala
March of Dimes.org
- Present 13 years 1 month
Health
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Team Captain, March for Babies Annual Walk
March of Dimes.org
- 3 years 1 month
Health
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Former Board Member
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
- 6 years 1 month
Poverty Alleviation
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Executive Mentor
Miller Center for Global Entrepreneurship
- Present 9 years
Economic Empowerment
Provide executive mentorship to social entrepreneurs through Miller Center’s Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®). Coaching includes intensive review and refinement of business plans, investor materials, operations, governance, and financials.
Miller Center’s Global Social Benefit Institute supports social entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to the problems of poverty at every stage of their organizations’ lifecycle through personalized mentoring, training in best business…Provide executive mentorship to social entrepreneurs through Miller Center’s Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI®). Coaching includes intensive review and refinement of business plans, investor materials, operations, governance, and financials.
Miller Center’s Global Social Benefit Institute supports social entrepreneurs who are developing solutions to the problems of poverty at every stage of their organizations’ lifecycle through personalized mentoring, training in best business practices, and connections to impact investors. -
Advisor, Technolgy and Aliances
College Promise Campaign, Civic Nation
- 2 years 2 months
Education
The College Promise Campaign mobilizes an influential, diverse, broad–based and growing network to educate the public, elected officials, community and state stakeholders and the media on the benefits of the College Promise, emphasizing high-quality community college education. Our long-term goal is to extend the impact of the College Promise beyond community colleges to ensure a high-performing pipeline of college and career-ready students flowing from K-12 through higher education.
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Director Board Of Directors; Member of Governance Committee
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
- 6 years 6 months
Poverty Alleviation
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to an average of nearly one quarter of a million people each month. The Food Bank mobilizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutritious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also…
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to an average of nearly one quarter of a million people each month. The Food Bank mobilizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutritious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also plays a leading role in promoting federal nutrition programs and educating families on how to make healthier food choices.
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Advisory Board Member
Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley
- Present 10 years 9 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Pro Bono Project is dedicated to representing clients of limited means and improving access to justice. Pro Bono Project utilizes talented and caring attorneys who volunteer their time and energy to work on full and limited scope pro bono cases in family law, domestic violence, consumer law, and federal practice. “Justice for all” is not a vague concept, but our mission.
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Industry Advisor, Chancellor's Business and Industry Advisory Council
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
- 5 years 6 months
Education
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Board Member; Past Chair of the Board of Directors; Executive Committee Member
NOVA Workforce Board
- Present 17 years 9 months
Economic Empowerment
NOVA is a nonprofit, federally-funded employment and training agency that provides customer-focused workforce development services. We work closely with local businesses, educators, and job seekers to ensure that our programs provide opportunities that build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to address the workforce needs of Silicon Valley.
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Board Member; Member of Audit Committee and Development Committee
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF)
- Present 19 years 9 months
Education
A-Learn Silicon Valley Education Foundation (ASVEF) was founded on the belief that a new kind of organization is needed – one with a different philosophy and approach to the challenges in legacy systems. A nonprofit resource and advocate for students and educators, SVEF is dedicated to putting all students on track for college and careers, focusing on the critical areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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Advisory Board Member, High Tech Law Institute
Santa Clara University
- Present 19 years 9 months
Education
Honors & Awards
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Business Trailblazer
Asian American for Community Involvement
AACI is the largest non-profit organization focused on the Asian American community in Santa Clara County and was founded in 1973. Its mission is to improve the health, mental health and well-being of individuals, families and the Asian community.
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Lady Justice Innovator Award
Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley
Pro Bono Project is dedicated to representing clients of limited means and improving access to justice. Pro Bono Project utilizes talented and caring attorneys who volunteer their time and energy to work on full and limited scope pro bono cases in family law, domestic violence, consumer law, and federal practice.
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Women of Achievement
Legal Momentum
Legal Momentum's mission is to ensure economic and personal security for all women and girls by advancing equity in education, the workplace, and the courts. Legal Momentum provides an expert legal voice to seek justice for women in law and government policy.
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Women of Influence
Silicon Valley Business Journal
The Silicon Valley Business Journal's Women of Influence award program shines the spotlight on local businesswomen, community leaders and philanthropists who are a force in the region.
Languages
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Vietnamese
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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American Leadership Forum
Senior Fellow
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Santa Law School
Member High Tech Advisory Board
- Present
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