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I have nearly fifteen years of experience in nonprofits and philanthropic & management…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Fidelity Charitable® Graphic

    Steering Committee, Catalyst Fund

    Fidelity Charitable®

    - Present 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • University of California, Berkeley Graphic

    Chair, Berkeley Asian American Alumni Group

    University of California, Berkeley

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Develop 350+ alumni group dedicated to Asian American activism and philanthropy, as well as advancing the discipline of Asian American & Diaspora Studies, with four other board members

  • Giving Circle Member

    Hella Heart Oakland

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service Graphic

    Finance and Operations Manager, Wagner Philanthropy

    NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

    - 1 year 2 months

Publications

  • New Breath Foundation’s Trust-based Approach to Breaking Barriers in Philanthropy

    East Bay Community Foundation

    Quoted as advisor to featured client:

    Nonprofit organizations serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities receive just 20 cents out of every hundred dollars granted by institutional philanthropy. That statistic, furnished by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, is the context in which New Breath Foundation (NBF) seeks to shift philanthropy to create hope and promote healing for those affected by systemic racism, mass incarceration…

    Quoted as advisor to featured client:

    Nonprofit organizations serving Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities receive just 20 cents out of every hundred dollars granted by institutional philanthropy. That statistic, furnished by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, is the context in which New Breath Foundation (NBF) seeks to shift philanthropy to create hope and promote healing for those affected by systemic racism, mass incarceration, deportation, and violence.

    Other authors
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  • Philanthropy Needs to Support Community Organizers

    Giving Compass

    Son Chau explains how philanthropy can shift to support multiracial coalitions involved in community organizing to lift up movements for Black liberation.
    What is the difference between charity and solidarity? What are the mechanisms by which philanthropy can make this change?

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  • Community Advocate Uplifts West Oakland Nonprofits

    East Bay Community Foundation

    Quoted as the advisor to the client.

    Letitia Henderson learned the value of giving back to her community at a young age. She grew up in West Oakland, where her grandmothers and other elders in the community instilled the importance of being of service to others.

    Other authors
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  • Philanthropy Must Move from Charity to Solidarity

    Nonprofit Quarterly

    Author of top article.

    In the 21st century, philanthropy must move beyond traditional notions of charity. In the spirit of the Black radical tradition, we must act in solidarity with the most impacted communities—by building community leadership and coalitions.

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  • Op-ed: Mr. Chau’s decades of service to San Jose

    San Jose Spotlight

    After over three decades of service, Chau’s Auto Repair Center, formerly known as Chau’s Automotive at 1470 West San Carlos Street, has closed permanently. My family’s shop is soon to be demolished for the construction of a new luxury hotel where it stands now.

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  • From #MeToo to #IWillSpeakUp: A CALL TO MEN

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

    Amid the historic shifts in narratives and public policies resulting from the #MeToo movement, A CALL TO MEN, under RPA’s fiscal sponsorship, continues to work at the heart of the problem and advocate for a healthy and respectful manhood, free of the confines of the Man Box. RPA is excited to partner with A CALL TO MEN to collectively work toward a more compassionate and humane society.

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  • It's a Living: Work and Life in Vietnam Today

    National University of Singapore Nus Press

    Through 67 interviews and 59 color photographs, 'It's a Living' reveals the energy and struggle of the world of work in Vietnam today.

    Contributor for articles "Flower Seller" and "Domestic Helper"

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  • AzN PrYdE: Pan-Asianism and Youth Subculture in an Age of Cyberspace

    UC Berkeley American Studies Department

    Throughout the ‘90s, the early days of the Internet served as an alternative space in
    which the first “digitized generation” of Asian Pacific American youths,
    predominantly pre-teen and teenagers, created, disseminated, and consumed a
    subculture popularly known as AZN PRYDE.

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  • Southeast Asian Student Coalition Anthology 2010: Memories in Translation

    Independent

    First publication of a project for the Southeast Asian Student Coalition that focused on documenting the creative writing of 1.5-2nd generation Southeast Asian Americans affected by war, refuge, and resettlement.

    Other authors
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Honors & Awards

  • Fellow

    Mission Throttle

    Full ride scholar in impact investing in professional doctorate program

  • Advisors of Color Scholarship

    The American College of Financial Services

    Coverage of tuition for The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®) designation program.

  • Inaugural Cohort Member

    21/64

    Selected to be part of sixteen-member national cohort of philanthropic professionals in inaugural pilot, Certified Advisors of Color Training

  • Young Leader

    Philanthropy New York

    To support leadership development in career in philanthropy as part of a ten-month cohort-based network and leadership program, Young Leaders Breakfast Club (YLBC), .

  • Grant Recipient

    NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development

    To support career advancement for summer internship

  • Higher Education Scholarship

    Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA)

    To cover graduate studies expenses at NYU Wagner.

  • Summer Fellow

    NYU Wagner Ellen Schall Experience Fund (ESEF) Fellowship

    In partnership with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the Fellowship provides a grant covering living and travel expenses, as well as an additional stipend, for a summer internship in philanthropy.

  • Public Service Scholarship

    NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

    To cover two years of tuition at NYU Wagner

  • Inaugural Pacesetter Award

    Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute

    The inaugural awardees included the Honorable, Assemblyman Evan Low; Betty Duong, Esq.; Dr. Albert Le; and Camille Llanes-Fontanilla.

  • Social Sector Leadership Diversity (SSLD) Fellowship

    New York University

    Through an 18-month leadership development program, SSLD aims to support NYU graduate students attain leadership roles in the social sector workforce and be active change-makers in their communities.

  • Highest Honors

    UC Berkeley Department of American Studies

  • Highest Honors

    UC Berkeley Department of Ethnic Studies

  • Grant Recipient

    Center for Race and Gender

    Full coverage of honors thesis research

  • Study Abroad Scholarship

    Benjamin A. Gilman International

    Full-ride study abroad scholar

  • Scholarship Recipient

    Key Club Cali-Nev-Ha District

    To cover undergraduate studies expenses at UC Berkeley.

  • The Achievement Award Program Scholarship

    California Alumni Association

    Full-ride scholars program at UC Berkeley.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Vietnamese

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Willow Glen Kiwanis Club

    Member, Key Club Advisor

    - Present

    Youth mentorship for high school students engaged in community and public service.

  • South Bay First Thursdays

    Organizer

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    Hosted public events educating young professionals, workers, students, and leaders on an array of issues that affect Asian Pacific Islander communities.

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