Andy is a driven leader dedicated to expanding opportunities for first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students. As the son of Vietnamese refugees, he has translated his family's resilient background into a mission focused on community empowerment and scientific innovation. His dedication to these values was recognized when he was selected as a Horatio Alger National Scholar, fueling his commitment to dismantling educational barriers.

Andy’s most impactful work is as the founder of the Collaborative Learning and Outreach (CLO) Initiative under the California Youth STEM Project (CYSP). Driven to bridge systemic gaps in STEM education, he has organized public symposiums and spearheaded major grassroots fundraisers, including $34,700 to purchase science textbooks for underfunded Los Angeles County schools, equipping Southern California students with the agency and resources to navigate STEM opportunities and careers.

This dedication to community wellness and science is deeply personal. Inspired by supporting a close family member from breast cancer diagnosis to remission, Andy channeled his focus into oncology research, investigating epigenetic factors at the Harvard OpenBio Laboratory and Molecular Pathways at UC Berkeley. He also bridges biotechnology with entrepreneurship as an operations associate for the Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum.

Andy also conducts quantitative economic research on regional income trends and resource gaps to help pave the way for a more equitable America. He plans to merge his interests in biochemistry, technology, and business to become a university professor or healthcare leader. His ultimate goal is to create practical pathways that help other FGLI students succeed and achieve their own professional ambitions.