As the Executive Director of Empower-ED, I oversee the organization's strategic planning, program development, and partnerships. My role includes managing day-to-day operations, fundraising, and leading initiatives that support underserved students in their academic and postsecondary journeys. I work closely with schools, community partners, and the board to ensure our programs provide impactful, personalized academic advising and workshops. Additionally, I focus on expanding educational access… Show more As the Executive Director of Empower-ED, I oversee the organization's strategic planning, program development, and partnerships. My role includes managing day-to-day operations, fundraising, and leading initiatives that support underserved students in their academic and postsecondary journeys. I work closely with schools, community partners, and the board to ensure our programs provide impactful, personalized academic advising and workshops. Additionally, I focus on expanding educational access and opportunities for marginalized students while fostering organizational growth and sustainability. Show less

Empower-ED is a youth organization aimed at supporting youths of color from low-income, first-generation families in order to provide them with post-secondary education opportunities that will prepare them for the workforce. We believe that this is a critical step in promoting equity and breaking the cycle of poverty. Our team is passionate about creating a brighter future for underprivileged youth, and we work tirelessly to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to… Show more Empower-ED is a youth organization aimed at supporting youths of color from low-income, first-generation families in order to provide them with post-secondary education opportunities that will prepare them for the workforce. We believe that this is a critical step in promoting equity and breaking the cycle of poverty. Our team is passionate about creating a brighter future for underprivileged youth, and we work tirelessly to ensure that they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. We offer a range of programs and services to help students achieve their goals, including tutoring, mentorship, and college prep workshops. Join us in our mission to empower the next generation of leaders! Show less

As a seasoned real estate professional and advocate for community wealth building, Hieu is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve financial prosperity through real estate opportunities. With years of experience in the industry, he has established himself as a trusted advisor and leader in the field.

- Develop and implement program procedures that will follow district, federal, and state guidelines.- Develop, implement, and monitor all program budgets and ensure district and federal budgetary compliance.- Execute all budget transfers, review all budget proposals, and maintain all expenditures within the allocated budget guidelines.- Interpret and apply the U.S. Department of Education Regulations and Guidelines to ensure compliance.- Identify, recruit, select, and maintain… Show more - Develop and implement program procedures that will follow district, federal, and state guidelines.- Develop, implement, and monitor all program budgets and ensure district and federal budgetary compliance.- Execute all budget transfers, review all budget proposals, and maintain all expenditures within the allocated budget guidelines.- Interpret and apply the U.S. Department of Education Regulations and Guidelines to ensure compliance.- Identify, recruit, select, and maintain an enrollment of the specified number of eligible students per the requirements of Upward Bound (UB) program proposals.- Develop and implement strategies to track all participants who enroll in postsecondary education following high school graduation for up to six years.- Develop applications, brochures, and program forms relative to the outreach needs of the UB Program(s).- Maintain program records in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education Guidelines.- Supervises the maintenance of accurate Upward Bound data to generate monthly/quarterly/annual reports and to evaluate the performance of participants and the attainment of project objectives.- Prepares and submits Annual Progress/Performance Reports utilizing federal and college procedures.- Initiate and lead the interviewing, hiring and evaluation process of all staff.- Develop a strong working network with staff, students, and parents of all high schools within the service area as described in each program proposal.- Develop support systems and mechanisms to achieve program component goals, such as increasing student retention, and graduation rates as outlined in the program proposals.- Develop, coordinate, and implement effective and successful summer programs. Show less

- Provide support to the Jensen Student Access center, program directors, academic advisors, program coordinators & peer mentors to increase number of students from underrepresented minority groups obtaining science B.S. degrees to create a diverse and inclusive biomedical and behavioral workforce. - Serve as a liaison for selected applicants with professionals & faculty with similar research backgrounds, professors from community college & community organizations. - Create & maintain… Show more - Provide support to the Jensen Student Access center, program directors, academic advisors, program coordinators & peer mentors to increase number of students from underrepresented minority groups obtaining science B.S. degrees to create a diverse and inclusive biomedical and behavioral workforce. - Serve as a liaison for selected applicants with professionals & faculty with similar research backgrounds, professors from community college & community organizations. - Create & maintain agendas for an 8 weeks summer program including welcome week & training weeks.- Assist & prepare presentation quality charts, written materials & spreadsheets for National Institute of Health (NIH) budget proposals- Advise & train about 16 community college students through the undergraduate application and research process Show less

- Tracked and created workshop binders for program directors. - Maintained electronic and hard copy files of math curriculum. - Filed and organized math curriculum according to its urgency. - Maintained regular office supplies and order as needed

- Organized and maintained students’ documents such as college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarship applications. Tabulated, compiled, and distributed data from students’ transcripts.- Prepared and designed marketing and recruitment applications, flyers, and brochures for dissemination among 2000 high school students- Coordinated the front desk office and direct students for the proper resources at the college and career center- Trained and provided directions… Show more - Organized and maintained students’ documents such as college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarship applications. Tabulated, compiled, and distributed data from students’ transcripts.- Prepared and designed marketing and recruitment applications, flyers, and brochures for dissemination among 2000 high school students- Coordinated the front desk office and direct students for the proper resources at the college and career center- Trained and provided directions to 3 student staff members on office logistics and best practices for presentationsand advising students- Schedule and conduct outreach and recruitment to high school students in Santa Ana and Long Beach districts- Scheduled, prepared and present presentations and orientations to about 500 interested families- Coordinated and conducted college campus tours to high school students at UC-Irvine- Planned, developed and implemented retention programs to promote students’ academic achievements- Established and maintained contact between local high schools and UC, Irvine- Established and maintained communication with students enrolled in the program about progress and completion- Facilitated workshops, activities, presentations, and afterschool events that recruited over 30 high schools, students- Coached over 100 marginalized students through college applications and requirements, readiness exams, placement tests, and financial aid documents Show less

- Supervised and trained a group of 12 RTA (residential teaching advisor) summer lessons for middle and high school students- Facilitated and care for students ages 9 to 16 while participating in activities- Served as a role model for students from all over the states and student staff (RTA)

- Tutored over 180 students daily on Algebra 2 and Calculus in Santa Ana School District- Mentored a small group of students daily that were struggling with both school or personal issues