Our Next Guest Speaker for Our Annual AANHPI Celebration Meet Thanh V Tran
 Thanh V. Tran currently serves in DSHS’ Home & Community Living Administration as an equity professional in the role of Strategic Engagement and Access Administrator. He is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP) and one of the inaugural Co‑Chairs of the HAPPEN Business Resource Group.
Over his 10 years in state service, Thanh has contributed his expertise across a wide range of roles, including public benefits specialist, job coach, program manager, PEAR consultant, and Community Engagement & Belonging Administrator. He has also served as a member of the Attorney General’s Anti‑Hate Hotline Advisory Workgroup. In each of these positions, he has provided workforce coaching, strategic planning, and leadership consultation to help embed equity and belonging principles into agency culture.
Outside of work, Thanh enjoys creating memories with his wife, Samantha, and their two children, Gemmalyn and Kamden. His hobbies include photography, producing content for his YouTube channel, watching NBA basketball, and cheering on the Seattle Seahawks.
We are thrilled to welcome Thanh back to HAPPEN BRG. Get ready for insight, inspiration, and a message that will spark energy and connection across our community. This is a moment you’ll want to lean into, let’s give Thanh a warm welcome and get excited for what’s ahead. We'll see you there!
 When: May 14, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: L&I Headquarters Auditorium @ 7273 Linderson Way SW, Tumwater, WA 98501
There will be speakers, performances, and refreshments. You can register using the QR codes above or on the following links Register Here & Nominate Here.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
For more information, email happen@ofm.wa.gov.
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