Dylan Tran Email & Phone Number

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Collaborated to transform traditional scholarship funds into more trust-based, community-centric models, removing barriers for over $18 million in GTCF-managed funds.-Supporting the evolution of GTCF efforts by surfacing inequities, stewarding relationships, optimizing workflows, and identifying opportunities for transformation that strengthen impact in community.-Applying lived experience and gained knowledge to co-design and champion strategic impact initiatives through cross cutting strategies aimed at removing systemic barriers in Pierce County.-Used an equity lens to identify and steward key individual and organizational partnerships that advance GTCF’s strategic framework.-Built and strengthened trusted relationships with community members and stakeholders.-Supported internal and external GTCF operations across departments through collaboration and project management.-Studied and shared lessons learned from local, regional, and national philanthropic partners to bring best practices and new perspectives to GTCF.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Analyzed and contributed to the philanthropic role and policy analysis of GTCF.-Developed narrative and storytelling techniques and created impactful data visualizations.-Designed, implemented, and evaluated grants and scholarships, fostering partnership development and civic engagement.-Supported database migration and integration, and assisted with finance, human resources, and legal/risk operations.-Promoted aligned philanthropy and fund advisor cultivation.-Strengthened GTCF’s effectiveness by developing transferrable skills, sharing knowledge, and participating in transformative work around leadership, equity, and community building.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Learned about the internal and external operations of GTCF across departments through collaboration and project management, building skills in organizational leadership and development.-Gained knowledge about the field of philanthropy through professional development, mentorship opportunities, and community building with current and potential partners, fostering innovation and creativity.-Strengthened internal and external relationships through personal reflection, listening and learning, and asking questions.-Actively sought and participated in professional learning, community building, and mentorship opportunities through philanthropic and organizing networks.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Built meaningful relationships with youth peers across Pierce County. -Developed skills in design-planning, project management, communication, and group facilitation of YPB curriculum and community dialogue sessions. -Co-facilitated dialogue sessions with youth-serving organizations and community leaders centered on issues impacting youth in Pierce County. -Served on board that recommended $150K in funding for youth serving organizations across Pierce County.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Served on the grant committee to support the Pierce County 2020 Census funding distribution.-Helped distribute funds to 40 organizations for census outreach and community engagement.-Focused on ensuring a complete and accurate count, especially for historically undercounted communities.-Contributed to efforts that support community development through better data-driven funding allocation.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Co-led strategic planning and facilitation for the Eastside Collaborative.-Met with agency partners and residents to identify systemic barriers in Eastside Tacoma.-Amplified community projects, events, and concerns to community leadership.-Identified opportunities for alignment with Eastside community efforts, including the Eastside Community Leaders Team and Eastside Neighborhood Council.Brief description from TPCHD’s Communities of Focus webpage:Zip codes shouldn’t decide people’s health. Neither should income or any other social or economic factor. But some Pierce County communities offer less access to opportunities to improve health than others.We’re working to change that. We’re co-creating strategies with our Communities of Focus to help ensure people who live, work and play there have a fair chance to be healthy no matter the zip code.People who live in our Communities of Focus experience greater challenges to earn an income that’s not just livable but allows them to thrive. They also face barriers to access higher education and training. And those communities offer fewer options for affordable housing, transportation and healthy foods.These factors all affect health and life expectancy. Communities of Focus is an essential program in our work to address systemic problems that harm people’s well-being in Pierce County.

Tacoma, Wa, Us

-Led a team of over 20 educators to implement our 2nd grade to College & Career programming at McCarver Elementary, Hilltop Heritage Middle School, Stadium High School, and Foss High School.-Develop and executed the organization's AmeriCorps Transition Plan.-Updated the organization's 21st Century MOU with Tacoma Public School District allowing access to district resources including StaffHub, TAC, and Email-Updated the organization's Middle School Program (Bobcat Scholars) TPS MOU-Led the creation and establishment of the High School Program (Hilltop Scholars) TPS MOU-Foster and maintained relationships with school building administrators, district administrators, key partners, Peace Lutheran Church, OSTI, 21st Century grant evaluator and program supervisor, etc.-Redesigned our engagement strategy with students and families using new tools, protocols, and social media.-Co-developed and established an Emergency Family Support Fund.-Led the standardization of onboarding materials for the organization and internal portal/database for staff documents and events.-Created data structures and systems to track enrolled, withdrawn, active, and inactive students.-Represented the organization through community networks including but not limited to: Pierce County Birth-25 Advisory Board, TCSN Leadership, TPS Equity Policy Review Team, Tacoma Whole Child Middle School Leadership.-Ensured the organization’s relevance to the District and community.

Olympia, Wa, Us

-Recruited, retained, and advised program participants at Lincoln High School in Tacoma, WA.-Collaborated with families, community partners, and school personnel to ensure holistic, student-centered growth.-Developed, facilitated, and taught residential programming and coursework for summer learning institutes.-Hired and supervised Academic Success Coaches to assist with program activities, including field trips, workshops, and excursions.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Hired and supervised outreach interns and volunteers. -Applied for, and managed capacity building grant to implement outreach intern position.-Designed online intake system for office (Legal Server). -Managed case files, inputting information into file database and case management software. -Completed administrative duties such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients. -Coordinated and scheduled appointments by monitoring calendars and communicating availability between staff and potential/current clients.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Recruited students from underrepresented backgrounds through mentoring, workshops, and active engagement.-Reviewed personal statements and provided guidance on financial aid literacy.-Assisted in coordinating recruiting conferences and events.-Trained new Ambassadors on program history, protocols, and tour routes.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Built organizational case management system (Legal Server).-Organized and managed case files and inputs information into file database and case management software (Legal Server). -Conducted outreach and manages social media platforms.-Completed administrative duties such as making copies, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting clients. -Coordinated and scheduled appointments by monitoring calendars and communicating availability between staff and potential/current clients.

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Worked primarily with first generation, low-income, underrepresented undergraduate students-Helped students transition to University, direct students to on-campus resources-Coordinated professional staff appointments for students with academic/personal challenges as deemed necessary through contact and observations within the classroom setting-Lead discussions on privilege, intersectionality, microagressions, lived experiences, etc.-Assisted in grading reflections, projects, participation, group grades

Auburn, Washington, Us

Southeast Asian American Action & Visibility in Education (SAVE) Campaign Coordinator-Raised $16,000 for the Southeast Asian Visibility in Education (SAVE) campaign.-Advocated for ethnic studies curriculum at local and state levels.-Supported accountability efforts for implementing data disaggregation policies.-Led fundraising efforts and initiatives to re-institutionalize college support for Southeast Asian youth.-Represented Washington State in national efforts for data disaggregation in Washington D.C.-Hired and coordinated interns to organize community events and implement strategies.

Auburn, Washington, Us

-Met with public state officials to advocate for community needs through policy-Continuing legislative work of WA House Bill 1541 in an effort to close the Educational Opportunity Gap-Coordinate community events focused on Southeast Asian educational experiences

Fellow, Public Policy And International Affairs, Domestic Policy Track

Education

Pplc Participant - Public Policy Leadership Conference

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, American Ethnic Studies; Oceania And Pacific Islander Studies

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.)

High School Diploma, Tacoma Public Schools