Dedicated professionals, advisors, and volunteers working together to support underserved communities through Friends of Hue Foundation.
Hon Lien serves as Executive Director of Friends of Hue Foundation, bringing with her a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and community care. She first joined FHF as a Board Member in January 2023 and has since stepped into her current role with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility.
Is a dedicated community leader with a strong background in both business and public service. Prior to her 16 years in public service, she built her career as an entrepreneur, co-founding Sunnyvale Seafood Corp in 1987 and serving as its CEO. She also founded and co-owns L&D Enterprise in Vietnam, a company focused on manufacturing, packaging, and exporting food products to the European market—creating opportunities and livelihoods across communities.
Her commitment to service has been a constant throughout her life. She has served two terms as President of the Milpitas Rotary Club and contributed as a board member of the Milpitas Kiwanis Club fundraising committee, continually focusing her efforts on supporting underserved communities.
As a mother of four, Hon Lien brings a deeply personal understanding of care, resilience, and the importance of creating safe, supportive environments. These values guide her work at Friends of Hue Foundation, where she is especially passionate about uplifting children, supporting families, and ensuring that elderly members of the community are treated with dignity and compassion.
Through her leadership, Hon Lien continues to carry forward FHF’s mission—building a more connected, caring community where every individual is seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
Linh Vu serves as Board Treasurer of Friends of Hue Foundation, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the biotech industry, where he has worked across Fortune 500 companies as both a scientist and a business and financial executive.
Throughout his career, Linh has balanced technical expertise with a strong sense of responsibility for how systems and decisions impact people’s lives. For seven years, he also shared his knowledge as an adjunct faculty member at Ohlone College, teaching courses on FDA regulations in drug manufacturing and helping guide the next generation of professionals.
His commitment to service extends beyond his professional work. Linh is a founding board member of the Vietnam Ecology Foundation, where he has supported efforts focused on environmental protection and sustainable development in Vietnam.
At Friends of Hue Foundation, Linh brings thoughtful stewardship and integrity to his role, helping ensure that resources are managed with care and accountability—so that every effort continues to support children, families, and elderly members of the community with compassion and purpose.
Tom O’Reilly is a planetary scientist and software engineer who previously served as Chairman of Friends of Hue Foundation, where he brought thoughtful leadership, curiosity, and a deep commitment to expanding opportunities for the community.
He currently works at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), developing applications and systems for autonomous underwater vehicles and other technologies that support oceanographic research. With an academic background in geology and geochemistry, much of his career has been dedicated to building scientific tools that help us better understand the world—and beyond.
Earlier in his career, Tom contributed to the development of the Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES), a spacecraft instrument designed to study the surface and atmosphere of Mars. His work reflects a lifelong passion for exploration, discovery, and learning.
That same spirit led Tom to invest his time and energy into Friends of Hue Foundation. In 2023, alongside artist Trinh Mai Thach, he helped initiate the foundation’s art and science enrichment program, creating meaningful learning experiences for children at the shelter. Through regular visits and conversations, he has inspired curiosity and imagination—opening young minds to the wonders of science, from the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space.
Tom’s contributions to FHF reflect his belief that knowledge, when combined with care, can empower the next generation to dream bigger and reach further.
Dan Do has long been a dedicated advocate for community engagement, weaving service into both his professional path and personal life. In the 1980s, he founded and served as Executive Director of Young Vietnamese in America, an after-school leadership program created to support and empower Vietnamese-American youth during their formative years.
Dan went on to build a respected legal career, working across criminal, personal injury, and family law. As an active member of the State Bar of California and co-founder of Efficio Law Group in San Jose, he continues to serve individuals and families with integrity, guidance, and care.
Beyond his professional work, Dan is deeply connected to the cultural and human side of community life. A gifted speaker, he is often invited to serve as a master of ceremonies at events, helping bring people together through shared stories and meaningful moments. Fluent in English, French, and Vietnamese, he bridges cultures with ease and understanding.
In quieter moments, Dan turns to poetry—reflecting his thoughtful nature and love for expression. He is currently working toward publishing his writing, offering yet another way to connect, inspire, and give voice to the human experience.
Through every role he takes on, Dan’s work reflects a deep commitment to uplifting others, strengthening community ties, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Anna Nguyen previously served as Co-Executive Director of Friends of Hue Foundation, where she played a key role in bringing clarity, structure, and forward momentum to the organization. Her leadership helped strengthen the foundation’s efforts, particularly in supporting the Children’s Shelter and expanding its impact on the lives of those it serves.
Anna is a community-driven leader whose work has consistently centered around creating structure, connection, and meaningful impact. With a professional background as a Technical Program Manager across several high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, she brings a thoughtful, organized approach to everything she takes on.
Her passion for service began through her volunteer work with Vietnamese Helping Links and the Vietnamese Student Association in Seattle, where she discovered a deep sense of purpose in supporting refugee and youth communities. That passion continued in the Bay Area, where she helped organize the 2018 Áo Dài Festival—celebrating culture, identity, and community connection.
Today, Anna continues to carry that same spirit of care and dedication into her work as a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Intero Real Estate Services in Cupertino, California. Whether in community service or professional life, she remains deeply committed to helping individuals and families find stability, opportunity, and a place to call home.
Dr. Lawrence G. Dong is a dedicated neonatologist based in Santa Clara, California, where he has spent nearly three decades caring for newborns and supporting mothers through high-risk pregnancies. His work is rooted not only in medical expertise, but in a deep compassion for the earliest and most vulnerable stages of life.
Beyond his clinical practice at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center, Dr. Dong has extended his care to underserved communities around the world. He has volunteered in remote villages in Vietnam and Mozambique, providing neonatal training to local healthcare providers to help improve outcomes for both mothers and their babies.
Dr. Dong’s commitment to the well-being of children continues through his long-standing service as President of the Barbara Dong Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit he has led since 2001 to support the education of disadvantaged children in Palo Alto. He has also spent many years personally tutoring young children, helping them build strong foundations in reading and learning.
Through both his medical work and community service, Dr. Dong embodies a lifelong dedication to nurturing the next generation—ensuring that children, from their first moments of life to their early years of learning, are given the care, support, and opportunity they deserve.
Tina Vu is a dedicated community leader whose work has always been rooted in service, compassion, and helping others build more secure futures. For more than 25 years, she has proudly served the Fremont community as a State Farm agent, guiding individuals and families through life’s uncertainties and helping them protect what matters most.
That same commitment to caring for others led Tina to Friends of Hue Foundation, where she has been a devoted supporter and fundraiser since 2015. Inspired by the foundation’s mission to uplift underserved children and families in Vietnam, she has generously given her time and energy to helping expand its reach and impact.
In 2024, Tina joined the Board of Directors and now serves as Director of the Fundraising Committee. In this role, she works alongside fellow board members, donors, and volunteers to create opportunities that provide children with shelter, education, and hope for a brighter future.
Tina believes that meaningful change begins when people come together with kindness and purpose. Through her leadership and generosity, she continues to help strengthen communities and open doors for those who need support the most.
Laura Phan brings a wealth of experience in education, finance, and community service, along with a deep commitment to supporting others. She is a retired Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, having served school districts across California, including Oak Grove, San Mateo, Foster City, Alum Rock, and Mount Pleasant – over a career spanning nearly two decades in school business leadership.
A California Certified Public Accountant, Laura’s professional journey has also included work in auditing, consulting, and entrepreneurship, giving her a well-rounded perspective on both financial stewardship and organizational growth. Even in retirement, she continues to serve as a trusted advisor, consulting on special projects and stepping in as an interim chief business officer for school districts in need of guidance and stability.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Laura has always remained deeply engaged in community work. She is a founding member of the Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley (VAPW) and an active participant in numerous nonprofit initiatives. Each year, she dedicates her time and energy to organizing large-scale fundraising events that help sustain and expand community programs.
Laura’s passion lies in creating opportunities for those who need it most. She is especially committed to uplifting disadvantaged women and children—advocating for access, support, and pathways that empower them to build stronger, more secure futures.
Jenny Do was a remarkable leader, creative force, and compassionate advocate whose life’s work left a lasting imprint on both the Vietnamese American community and Friends of Hue Foundation. As a litigation attorney, artist, and philanthropist, she moved seamlessly between worlds—using each as a platform to uplift others and give voice to stories that mattered.
Jenny’s dedication to service and community impact earned her numerous honors, including the Woman of the Year Award in 2015 and 2017, San José’s 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2005 Belle Foundation Grant. Jenny was also the founder of the Áo Dài Festival and Green Rice Gallery, where she curated exhibitions that celebrated Vietnamese culture while bringing awareness to important social issues affecting the community.
After earning her degree from San Jose State University and her law degree from Lincoln Law School, Jenny served on the City of San Jose’s Arts Commission, taught as an adjunct instructor at San Jose City College, and contributed regularly to the Viet Tribune newspaper. Her work and story reached a wide audience, including a feature on The Oprah Winfrey Show, reflecting the depth of her impact and voice.
At Friends of Hue Foundation, Jenny was truly the heart and soul of the organization. During her time as Executive Director, she played a pivotal role in growing the Children’s Shelter into a place of care, stability, and hope for countless children.
One of her most meaningful contributions was the creation of the Well With Cancer program, inspired by her own personal journey with cancer. Through her experience, Jenny recognized the unique challenges many Vietnamese families faced—navigating language barriers, cultural stigma, and limited access to reliable healthcare information. The program went on to provide vital support, connecting patients and their families to medical resources, translation assistance, financial guidance, and compassionate community networks during some of their most difficult moments.
Jenny also believed deeply in the power of curiosity, creativity, and education—that a child’s sense of wonder could open doors to a brighter future. Inspired by this belief, Friends of Hue Foundation later launched the Arts & Science Enrichment Program in 2024, led by board member and Earth scientist Tom O’Reilly and artist Trinh Mai Thach. The program brings scientists, artists, and engineers into the shelter to engage children in hands-on learning, encouraging them to ask questions, explore the natural world, and imagine new possibilities. In many ways, this program carries forward Jenny’s vision—that education, creativity, and exposure can be powerful pathways out of poverty.
Jenny’s legacy lives on through the lives she touched, the programs she inspired, and the community she helped strengthen. She is deeply missed by the FHF board, staff, children, and all who had the privilege of knowing her—but her spirit continues to guide the foundation’s mission of care, compassion, and service.