Don Lam and Robin King Austin founded VCF in 2006.
Our Leaders
A devoted and experienced board with backgrounds from various sectors who support and guide us to do our job with the highest level of transparency and professionalism.
Meet the Management Team
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rad.kivette@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Rad Kivette
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Since he moved to Vietnam in 1992, Rad Kivette has had leadership positions in 4 major international development organizations, in addition to his own organization,...
Rad Kivette
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Since he moved to Vietnam in 1992, Rad Kivette has had leadership positions in 4 major international development organizations, in addition to his own organization, all located in Vietnam raising millions of dollars, consulted with the Ministry of Education and Training, culminating in the last 10 years at VinaCapital Foundation (VCF)- the last 4 years as CEO. Under Mr. Kivette’s leadership, VCF works in 63 provinces of Vietnam with a focus on evidence-based programs to improve children’s health and education outcomes and empower their mothers as the most effective means of improving the lives and livelihoods of the disadvantaged, at-risk, and underserved. Mr. Kivette received an honor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2008, the Medal of Peace and Freedom Among the Nations, for his work in Vietnam. His dream is to see all Vietnamese be eager, equipped, and enabled to take advantage of the incredible opportunities this wonderful country, Vietnam, offers.
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tuan.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Director of Water Engineering and Government ComplianceTuan Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in October 2008 as an assistant for the Heart Campaign and was promoted to Director of Capacity Building Programs. He...
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Director of Water Engineering and Government ComplianceTuan Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in October 2008 as an assistant for the Heart Campaign and was promoted to Director of Capacity Building Programs. He manages the implementation of all capacity programs, including managing medical teams and coordinating with provincial authorities to maintain our healthcare and education programs. Tuan has nearly 20 years of experience working for International NGOs in the education and healthcare sectors.
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thanhhue.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue
Director of Heartbeat Vietnam and Grassroots ProgramsHue Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in September 2009 as a volunteer after university graduation and quickly fell in love and engaged with the program helping...
Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue
Director of Heartbeat Vietnam and Grassroots ProgramsHue Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in September 2009 as a volunteer after university graduation and quickly fell in love and engaged with the program helping disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects. She found VCF as a place where her heart belonged. For the last 12 years, she has worked her way up to Director of Heartbeat Vietnam and Grassroots Programs and had opportunity to touch every corners of this program. She oversees all aspects of Heartbeat Vietnam including planning, budget, implementation, fundraising and all the program- related activities.
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nhu.nham@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nham Ngoc Quynh Nhu
Director of External AffairsNhu joined VCF in 2023 as the Director of External Affairs, overseeing communication activities, marketing, and events to support the promotion and raising awareness of...
Nham Ngoc Quynh Nhu
Director of External AffairsNhu joined VCF in 2023 as the Director of External Affairs, overseeing communication activities, marketing, and events to support the promotion and raising awareness of VCF's 7 health and education programs nationwide. Prior to this, Như had contributed to VCF as a volunteer in 2011 and as the Media Relations Manager in 2019. With 11 years of experience in communication, assistance to senior leadership, and managing corporate social responsibility projects at Vietnamese and foreign enterprises, Như brings a wealth of expertise to her new role to support the community.
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bao.hoang@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Hoang Van Bao
Director of Financial Services - CFOBao Hoang joined VinaCapital Foundation in December 2013 as an accountant and was recently promoted to Director of Financial Services. He oversees all aspects of...
Hoang Van Bao
Director of Financial Services - CFOBao Hoang joined VinaCapital Foundation in December 2013 as an accountant and was recently promoted to Director of Financial Services. He oversees all aspects of the foundation’s finances, including the development and management of budgets, preparation of financial statements, and reporting to VinaCapital Foundation’s board and the public. Bao has had more than 10 years of financial experience in the private and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on accounting.
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uyen.le@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Le Phung Bao Uyen
Director of the Brighter Path & Women's Empowerment ProgramsUyen Le joined VinaCapital Foundation in August 2022 as a Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment Programs. She oversees the program of the Brighter...
Le Phung Bao Uyen
Director of the Brighter Path & Women's Empowerment ProgramsUyen Le joined VinaCapital Foundation in August 2022 as a Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment Programs. She oversees the program of the Brighter Path and Girls’ Clubs, including planning and execution of the programs in order to support the Ethnic Minority Girls of Vietnam as well as developing further projects in related sectors. Uyen has more than 7 years of working experience in the public and nonprofit sectors.
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aivy.phan@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Phan Hoang Ai Vy
Director of DevelopmentAi Vy joined VCF as a Development Manager in July 2022. She is now the Development Director who is in charge of maintaining relationships with...
Phan Hoang Ai Vy
Director of DevelopmentAi Vy joined VCF as a Development Manager in July 2022. She is now the Development Director who is in charge of maintaining relationships with VCF's many partners (from corporations, and organizations to schools, and clinics…), implementing fundraising initiatives as well as developing collaboration opportunities with potential donors. After 21 years in the travel industry in different positions from Consulting to Contracting Manager and Division Head, she is thrilled to turn her lifelong passion for helping others into a professional opportunity. By joining VCF she hopes to give back to her people in even more meaningful ways, using her experience working with national and international partners.
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nuong.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nuong
Director of Survive to Thrive programTuyet Nuong recently joined the VCF family in August 2022. She is now the Director of Survive to Thrive program which supplies essential medical equipment...
Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nuong
Director of Survive to Thrive programTuyet Nuong recently joined the VCF family in August 2022. She is now the Director of Survive to Thrive program which supplies essential medical equipment in neonatal emergency units at district hospitals to help reduce neonatal mortality in the underpriviledged communities. With 10 years of experience working for INGOs in many various sectors, she hopes to ensure infants and children have the right to live a safe and healthy life, and to call for support from society to join her journey as well.
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thao.nong@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nong Thao
Director of Human ResoucesThao Nong joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2021 as the Human Resources Manager. Thao oversees all aspects of the foundation’s Human Resources, including supporting VCF staff...
Nong Thao
Director of Human ResoucesThao Nong joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2021 as the Human Resources Manager. Thao oversees all aspects of the foundation’s Human Resources, including supporting VCF staff and ensuring program engagement. Thao has had more than 6 years of experience in customer service and 4 years of experience in Human Resources in the private sector with a focus on recruitment, training and development, C&B, and KPI objectives.
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thotantuy@yahoo.com
Doan Ngoc Doan Thanh
Manager of ROPThanh Doan joined VinaCapital Foundation in January 2018 as a Program Manager focusing on Retinopathy of Prematurity. She oversees all aspects of activities, leads the...
Doan Ngoc Doan Thanh
Manager of ROPThanh Doan joined VinaCapital Foundation in January 2018 as a Program Manager focusing on Retinopathy of Prematurity. She oversees all aspects of activities, leads the team to implement the program, builds capacity for hospital social workers by providing support services and assures access to ongoing treatment for pediatric patients. She works closely with HCMC corporations and sponsors, community service organizations and NGOs to raise fund for eye surgeries for preterm infants. Thanh has had more than 21 years of experience working in INGOs which focus on supporting children and vulnerable groups such as women, poor families and communities, people living with HIV/AIDS, drug addiction treatment…
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phuong.pham@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Pham Phuong Phuong
Manager of Girls' ClubsPhuong Pham joined Vinacapital Foundation in February 2022 as Coordinator of Girls' Clubs and later got promoted to Manager of Girls' Clubs. She is in...
Pham Phuong Phuong
Manager of Girls' ClubsPhuong Pham joined Vinacapital Foundation in February 2022 as Coordinator of Girls' Clubs and later got promoted to Manager of Girls' Clubs. She is in charge of implementing the Girls' Clubs program, which includes coordinating training, managing, and supporting the activities of the Ethnic Minority Girls Club as well as other activities of the Brighter Path Program. Phuong has 6 years of experience working in non-governmental and non-profit organizations, focusing on Gender and Gender-based Violence.
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thao.luong@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Luong Thi Thu Thao
Manager of Rural Outreach Clinics (ROC)Thao Luong joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2023 as the Rural Outreach Clinics (ROC) program coordinator. She was later promoted to program manager. Thao coordinates with...
Luong Thi Thu Thao
Manager of Rural Outreach Clinics (ROC)Thao Luong joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2023 as the Rural Outreach Clinics (ROC) program coordinator. She was later promoted to program manager. Thao coordinates with donors, local authorities, and leading Cardiology Centers in the country to plan and organize cardiology examinations for children in remote regions. Her background in Regional Development Studies fuels her dedication to improving children's lives through this program. After the screening, those children who are found to have congenital heart disease (CHD) will begin being funded by VCF to eventually receive heart surgery and have a healthier heart.
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ngan.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nguyen Le Kim Ngan
Manager of Heartbeat Vietnam and Grassroots ProgramsInconsolable with conditions of the unfortunate children suffering from congenital disorders, Ngan decided to fully devote to support these children by joining VinaCapital Foundation from...
Nguyen Le Kim Ngan
Manager of Heartbeat Vietnam and Grassroots ProgramsInconsolable with conditions of the unfortunate children suffering from congenital disorders, Ngan decided to fully devote to support these children by joining VinaCapital Foundation from a Big 4 financial consulting firm in April 2022. The ingenious combination of her sympathy and dedication with past professional working experience with multinational companies make her become a reliable supporter, bringing opportunities for these unfortunate children and their families to reshape their future and thrive.
Meet our Coordinators
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nhan.cao@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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hanh.le@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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linh.tran@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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uyen.hoang@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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phuong.le@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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loan.pham@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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thao.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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duyen.vo@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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tu.lau@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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nhichern@gmail.com
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thu.vo@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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dung.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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