About Me
Hien is a member of the Indigenous Cham community of Central Vietnam. Her family resettled in the United States following the Vietnam War and is the first in her family to earn a college degree. During her undergraduate studies, she volunteered with immigrant and refugee communities, where she developed strong connections with clients and with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. Upon graduation, she immediately pursued this work and spent the next decade successfully managing a workforce development program serving newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
Guided by her continued passion for workforce development, Hien joined the late Amina Ahmed to establish PIE dedicated to creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for individuals who are furthest from opportunities.
Hien is deeply appreciative of her team, who inspire her each day, and of the community for continually placing their trust in PIE. Outside of work, she enjoys clamming, spending time in her backyard barbecuing with her family and relaxing on her hammock beneath a grape‑covered pergola.