Meet Our Team
Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership that drives CVUBA’s long-term vision and community impact. With a blend of expertise and grassroots insight, they guide key decisions, ensure strong governance, and help us respond effectively to evolving community needs.
Thuy Tien Le
President
Thuy Tien Le is the President of the Canada–Vietnam Unity Bridge Association (CVUBA), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering integration, cross-cultural connection, and community empowerment for Vietnamese professionals and newcomers across Canada. With over 10 years of experience in project management focused on cultural diplomacy and international cooperation, she currently leads many projects under SDECB in British Columbia. She is a Young Francophone Ambassador for the Americas and a frequent guest speaker at national and international events such as the UNESCO International Summit on Eco-citizenship, Metropolis World Congress on Human Mobility, and the IRCC BC & Yukon Summit.
Calvin Nguyen
Vice President
Calvin Nguyen has more than 10 years of experience working in real estate development and management in Vietnam and Singapore. He is currently a Case Management Coordinator at MOSAIC, WorkBC Vancouver Northeast.
Tu Dao
Treasurer
Tu Dao is an accomplished accounting professional, holding CPA and CGA designations, an MBA, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration. With over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, he has demonstrated strong financial leadership, notably as a financial controller driving operational efficiency and growth. Tu’s mentorship and team leadership have helped build a culture of excellence and collaboration. As Associate Chair of the Accounting program at Yorkville University, he oversees 13 accounting and finance courses aligned with the CPA designation pathway. Passionate about education, he fosters inclusive, culturally aware learning environments that support critical thinking and student success.
Chi Mai
Secretary
Chi Mai is currently pursuing Applied Behavior Analysis (Autism) at Capilano University. She previously accumulated over 13 years of professional experience in the reinsurance industry in Vietnam after earning a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Greenwich, UK. Through her professional experience, she developed a strong foundation in marketing, communication, and cross-cultural leadership. During her corporate career, Chi also led the company’s Youth Union for over 10 years, championing community outreach, corporate culture development, and social responsibility initiatives. Driven by a strong desire to create meaningful social impact, she made a life-changing decision to transition into the field of ABA. Her goal is to provide effective support to individuals with autism and their families while contributing to a more inclusive and compassionate society.
Thi Nguyen
Member at large
Thi Nguyen is a Corporate Energy Manager at the City of Richmond, bringing over 20 years of experience leading climate action and sustainability initiatives across Canada and Southeast Asia. He holds a Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Throughout his career, Thi Nguyen has held leadership and advisory roles with the IFC/World Bank, Indochina Capital, Deloitte Consulting, and Black & Veatch, among others. He has twice received the FortisBC Energy Specialist Program Award for his leadership in advancing energy conservation initiatives in Canada. As a regular contributor to VNExpress, he is passionate about advocating for clean energy transitions and carbon neutrality.
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