Van Dang

Van Dang

San Francisco Bay Area
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Embarking on a New Chapter: Making an Impact

After a fulfilling career as a legal…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Chair, Celebrity Chefs and Master Vintners Gala

    March of Dimes.org

    - Present 13 years

    Health

  • 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

  • Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco Graphic

    Volunteer

    Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco

    - 9 years 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

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    Mentor

    Strive For College

    - Present 8 years 1 month

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  • Executive Mentor

    Miller Center for Global Entrepreneurship

    - Present 8 years 11 months

    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

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    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 8 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

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    Advisory Board Member

    AACI

    - Present 12 years 3 months

    Health

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    Board Member; Past Chair of the Board of Directors; Executive Committee Member

    NOVA Workforce Board

    - Present 17 years 8 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 8 months

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    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 8 months

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Honors & Awards

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Vietnamese

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • American Leadership Forum

    Senior Fellow

    - Present
  • Santa Law School

    Member High Tech Advisory Board

    - Present

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