Vien Truong
Nike Global Sustainability, Senior Director of Engagement
Vien Truong is a climate policy expert and strategist on building an equitable green economy. She directs the Climate Justice efforts for Tom Steyer and supports the climate efforts of the CA Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery. She advises lawmakers, universities, foundations, and organizations on developing an inclusive workforce, creating sustainable economies, and equitable environmental policies. Vien previously served as the President/CEO of the Dream Corps, which brings people together to solve America’s problems by backing initiatives that close prison doors and open doors of opportunity for all. Under her leadership, the Dream Corps’ team (#cut50, Green For All, YesWeCode, and LoveArmy) passed historic policies in criminal justice, climate justice, and created nationally recognized programs to increase tech diversity. Her team worked regularly with leaders to move the country forward, from celebrity influencers to Flint moms, from Wall Street investors to White House insiders. Under her leadership, her team’s work was covered from NY Times, CNN, Fox News, TechCrunch to TMZ.
