SPEAKER AND MODERATOR AT GLOBAL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT FORUM 2021: LIVES AFTER COVID-19

The Global Youth Engagement Forum 2021 has received attention from young people, those of whom have experienced many changes in their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. While counting down to our Google meet at 8 a.m., January 24th, here are a few highlights on our event’s host and moderators.

We believe that with a comprehensive approach on many aspects, they can provide us a clear overview of the world with the impact of COVID-19 and initiate us to be better engaged in the local, regional, and global communities.

Let meet our incredible speaker and moderators at our forum:

SPEAKER: MPP. VU THANH CONG

Speaker Vu Thanh Cong with the topic “Big picture of COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences to the world”

IELTS 8.0, TOEIC 900.
Head of Training of Academy of Economics and Digital Creation, alongside being Project Manager of HCMC Information Technology Park.
Teaches at the Faculty of International Relations of USSH, Ho Chi Minh City National University.
Consults and educates about Policies for Local Areas and International Organizations.
Graduated in Distinction Degree, Master of Public Policies at University of Auckland (#1 New Zealand)
Received full-ride New Zealand government scholarship – ASEAN Scholar Awards.
Participant at YSEALI Professional Fellows 2020.
First prize in International Competition about Creative and High Interaction Eastside HCMC Urban Planning.
Full-ride Chinese government scholarship on Laws and Politics.
First prize in WRICOS Silk Road 2017.
Sasakawa Young Leader Foundation 2016.
Prize on Investigation on East Sea 2013, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.
Role Model for Students of a Heroic city, 2010-2014.
Co-founder, Vice president of International Relations’ Young Scholars (2013).
Published 3 chapters, 6 magazine articles and seminars, alongside 200 national and international news articles.

HOST/Moderator of Politics Group: MR. TRAN GIANG

Mr. Tran Giang – Host and Moderator of Politics Group

Work at “Big 4” EY Vietnam.
Graduate of International Relations & English-Thai Language Teacher.
Speaker/Skill Coach at University of Social Sciences & Humanities, V. Gen Station, Antoree.com, University of Economics HCM, Khan Academy Vietnam, etc.
Former Intern at SEAMEO Secretariat, Bangkok, Thailand (2018).
Former Delegate of many International Programs:
South Asian Youth Summit 2017 in India.
ASEAN Youth Initiative Empowerment Program 2017 in Indonesia.
Global Young Leaders Peace Camp 2017 in Sri Lanka.
Arts Immersion & Student Exchange Fieldtrip 2017” by ASEAN Youth Friendship Network in Thailand.
Title “Model Student of the University” (2018), Title “Advanced Youth following Uncle Ho’s teachings” (2017).
Title “Student of 5 Merits”(2016), numerous certificates for his outstanding contributions to the student community and social involvement.
Former President of IR Young Scholars Club (2017-2018), Former Vice President of IR Young Scholars Club (2016-2017).
Honoured Member of International Exchange Club, University of Social Sciences & Humanities, VNU-HCMC.
A polyglot, founder and blogger at Tran Giang’s Language Room.
Top Score Achiever (Valedictorian) of 2015 National Entrance Examination – University of Social Sciences & Humanities – Vietnam National University, HCM.
The Only Representative of Soc Trang Province to deliver a presentation in French at Mekong Delta Francophone Day (2014).

Moderator of Education: MA. NGUYEN TUAN NGHIA

Mr. Nguyen Tuan Nghia – Moderator of Education Group

Former Deputy Director of the Center of Chinese Studies, Center of International Studies, USSH, VNU-HCM
Lecturer of Faculty of Vietnamese Studies, USSH, VNU-TP Hồ Chí Minh
Former Deputy Secretary, Head of International Affairs Division of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of USSH, VNU-HCM.
Former Delegate of The Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP) in 2011.

Moderator of Mental Health: MS. PHAN TUONG YEN

Ms. Phan Tuong Yen – Moderator of Mental Health Group

Professional advisor to many international mass organizations and NGOs in the field of social psychology.
Head of Training & Project Development at Saigon Psychub – a professional psychological service in HCMC.
Vice-chairlady of the Global Young Leaders Network (chapter HCMC) of Sunwah Foundation at the same time.
Vietnam representative of the 6th & 7th Surin International Folklore Festival (Thailand).
Vietnam representative of the chapter JENESYS 2.0 (Japan) Asean-Japan Youth Exchange Program (Japan).
Vietnam representative of the ASEAN Youth Forum 2015 (Cultural Identities topic) or Southeast Asia Youth Ship 2019 (SSEAYP) and other ASEAN international youth forums.
Leader of GYLN HCMC to attend the Summit in Japan (2016) and Canada (2018).

Moderator of Culture: MS. NGUYEN TRAN MAI TRAM

Ms. Nguyen Tran Mai Tram – Moderator of Culture Group

Bachelor of Arts in English Linguistics and Literature, specialized in American & British Culture and Literature (USSH VNU-HCM).
USSH representative of Global Village program in Da Nang, Hoi An, Cham Island (August, 2016).
USSH representative – Roommate participant of CET Academic Programs in Vietnam (February – June, 2017).
Vietnam collaborator of the Silk-road Universities Network (November 6 – 11, 2017).
Coordinate workshops on culture diversity.
Organize Culture Day event.
President at International Exchange Club of USSH (January – August, 2018).
Organize IEC Recruitment 2016 and IEC Recruitment 2017.
Organize Tet Viet 2017 and Tet Viet 2018.
Organize #Before25 campaign (May, 2017).
Organize [email protected] (May – June, 2018).
Organize numerous cultural exchange events.
Organize training sessions and workshops for IEC members.
Master of Ceremony at EFuture Translators’ Contest – Semi Final (August 24, 2019), EFuture Translators’ Contest – Grand Finale (September 7, 2019), EF Gala – EFAIR 2019 (September 7, 2019), ICELT 2020 (December 17 & 18, 2020).

Moderator of Environment: MS. NGUYEN NGOC THU

Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Thu – Moderator of Environment

Title “Guong sang sinh vien” of USSH in Community Engagement (2018).
2nd runner-up at the HCMC English Camp’s debate contest (2019).
Title “Sinh vien tinh nguyen lam theo loi Bac” (2018, 2019) and “Dien hinh Thanh nien Tien tien lam theo loi Bac” (2019) of USSH.
Leader of the International team, Green Summer Voluntary Campaign of USSH (2017).
Vice Leader of the Standing team, Green Summer Voluntary Campaign of USSH (2018).
Vietnam representative of YSS-ASEAN Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa Students Volunteer Mission to Sarawak, Malaysia (2018).
Vietnam representative of YSS-ASEAN Leadership Development Programme & Alumni Strategic Retreat Malaysia (2018).

Moderator of Technology and Communication: MR. DUONG HUU THANG

Mr. Duong Huu Thang – Moderator of Technology and Communication Group

Majoring in English-Vietnamese Translation and Interpretation.
Developing and maintaining USSH’s Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union website at suctrenhanvan.edu.vn.
Developing a student course management and registration system with various online payment. gateways for an organization within VNUHCM.
Event Technologist for various USSH live events.
Former Project Assistant for The Greatest Show – One of the biggest university and college student talent competitions in Ho Chi Minh City.
Former President of Nhan Van Admission Consulting Club (under direct supervision of the Office of Communication and Enterprise Relations, USSH).

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