Chief Financial Officer
Lana Nguyen came to the US as a foreign exchange student from Vietnam during the peak of the war. After the war ended, Lana became a refugee, and was disconnected with her family for 20 years since she left home for school. She continued her college education, received a BS in Business Administration at Cal State East Bay, and MPH at San Francisco State University. Prior to joining Mekong Community Center in 2015, Lana worked in private corporations as a financial administrator, and Vice President of Finance for over 25 years. While working in private industry, Lana served as member of the advisory board for Non-profit, and Non-Government Organizations concerning health, education, and literacy for the Vietnamese refugees, particularly for the children affected war and exploitation. In her spare time, Lana enjoys gardening, nature, walking and hiking.