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Kristy Nguyen is an aspiring MD candidate with a passion for both surgery and virology. Currently engaged in plant virology and lung cancer research, she is dedicated to understanding infectious diseases and their broader impact. Already having served an internship in Vietnam, she is committed to the cause of VMA, which is deeply personal, as she envisions using her expertise to travel to Vietnam and contribute to medical advancements and healthcare accessibility in the region.

Kristy Nguyen

Founder

Ambassadors*

  • Haily Tong

    Hi! My name is Haily Tong, and I am a junior in a highschool in Florida! I want to become a dermatologist when I’m older! My Viet fun fact is that I have been there twice! A fun fact about me is I like playing tennis in my free time.

  • Kylie Runions

    Hi! My name is Kylie Runions, I’m a junior in high school, and I am from Tennessee.

    -My main passion in life is education, and I want to go to Columbia University to become a neonatologist!

    -Some fun facts about me are: I love New York City, thrifting, and reading Aristotle and Edgar Allen Poe

    Here is my bio and photo! Let me know if I need to change/add anything

  • Jessica Phan

    Hi! My name is Jessica phan and I am a junior in highschool in Texas. My goal in life is to become a medic in the United States Army and to study to become a Pediatrician! I am currently in my schools MCJROTC, National Technical Honors Society, Diversity club, HOSA, and Varisty Football. A fun fact about me is my actual name is Chau, which is also my zodiac sign. My goal for this organization is to help spread the word on promoting accessible healthcare in my home country to people that need it.

  • Vyvyem Mai

    Hey! My name is Vyvyem Mai and I am a senior in highschool from Maryland!

    I want to pursue neuroscience or neuropsychology in college!

    My favorite viet fact is that I was born in Vietnam. (:

  • Lena Phan

    hii! my name is lena, and im a sophomore in highschool from socal! im a council representative ambassador for vma. I am deeply passionate about the medical field and helping others; in the future, I plan to pursue a career in anesthesiology. some fun facts about me:

    -my favorite color is sage green

    -im a fiend for kbbq

    -i enjoy playing tennis

    -my favorite viet food is bun thit nuong

Social Media Managers*

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Ivy Nguyen

Allison Vu

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Luke Vo

Neha

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Lin Chau