Ngoc Nguyen is a first-generation graduate from University of California, Los Angeles where she studied International Development, Sociology, and Asian American Studies. As a Vietnamese immigrant woman, Ngoc’s values are deeply rooted in public service, economic inclusion, and social justice. Before joining Wagner, Ngoc was an Advocacy Coordinator for World Education Services, where she advanced strategic partnerships and advocacy efforts to promote the economic inclusion of immigrants and those who experienced forced migration.

Ngoc has also worked with the Cleveland Public Library, leading the development of the first library site in Asiatown, Cleveland to increase resources for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Prior to these experiences, Ngoc served in various capacities to amplify the rights of marginalized communities, including the U.S. Department of Labor, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Budget and Innovation, and community-led organizations in the Los Angeles area.