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 32 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
Senior Program Director of Environmental Programs and Government ComplianceTuan Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in October 2008 as an assistant for the Heart Campaign and was promoted to Senior Program Director for Environmental Programs...
Nguyen Anh Tuan
Senior Program Director of Environmental Programs and Government ComplianceTuan Nguyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in October 2008 as an assistant for the Heart Campaign and was promoted to Senior Program Director for Environmental Programs and Government Compliance. He oversees the implementation of all activities under the clean water program, ensuring compliance with government regulations, including strengthening healthcare capacity and coordinating with local authorities to sustain the program and uphold VCF’s governmental compliance standards. 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
Senior Program Director of Heartbeat VietnamHue 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
Senior Program Director of Heartbeat VietnamHue 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 16 years, she has worked her way up to Senior Program Director of Heartbeat Vietnam 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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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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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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van.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nguyen Thanh Van
Director of the National Children's Cancer InitiativeVan joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2024 as the Director of Can-Clover Program (Children's Cancer Initiative), in charge of all activities related to the program. With...
Nguyen Thanh Van
Director of the National Children's Cancer InitiativeVan joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2024 as the Director of Can-Clover Program (Children's Cancer Initiative), in charge of all activities related to the program. With more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, through many roles from project management, event and CSR activities organization to communication management, Van brings her knowledge and experience to the program to support impoverished children with cancer and call for help from the community and society.
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quyen.do@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Do Thi Quyen
Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment ProgramsQuyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in August 2025. She is now the Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment Programs, leading the strategic development and implementation...
Do Thi Quyen
Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment ProgramsQuyen joined VinaCapital Foundation in August 2025. She is now the Director of Brighter Path and Women’s Empowerment Programs, leading the strategic development and implementation of program initiatives, and overseeing project design, partnership building, and impact evaluation. Collaborating closely with local authorities, partner schools, and funding partners, she promotes culturally responsive approaches that amplify the voices of ethnic minority girls, foster their leadership potential and personal growth, and expand their access to education opportunities.
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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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thao.nong@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Nong Thao
Director of Human ResourcesThao 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 ResourcesThao 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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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.
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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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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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linh.tran@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Tran Khanh Linh
Public Engagement and Communication ManagerKhanh Linh joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2023 as an Events & Communications Senior Coordinator. Currently, in her role as Public Engagement Manager, she is responsible...
Tran Khanh Linh
Public Engagement and Communication ManagerKhanh Linh joined VinaCapital Foundation in 2023 as an Events & Communications Senior Coordinator. Currently, in her role as Public Engagement Manager, she is responsible for connecting, marketing, raising community awareness, and supporting communications for VCF's programs and activities.
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loan.pham@vinacapitalfoundation.org
Pham Thanh Loan
Partnership ManagerThanh Loan joined The VinaCapital Foundation in 2023. In her current role as Partnership Manager, she is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with...
Pham Thanh Loan
Partnership ManagerThanh Loan joined The VinaCapital Foundation in 2023. In her current role as Partnership Manager, she is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with existing partners and donors. She also works closely with the Program teams and the Public Engagement Department to support the effective implementation of activities, helping to strengthen long-term partnerships and amplify positive impact for the community.
Meet our Coordinators
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trankimngan.nguyen@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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hanh.le@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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uyen.hoang@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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nhi.tran@vinacapitalfoundation.org
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