ANH NGUYEN
Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Pittsburg, USA.About
Highly accomplished public sector leader with over 14 years of experience driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives within complex municipal environments. Proven expertise in embedding civil rights compliance into operations, infrastructure, and organizational culture, notably leading ADA access for major city events and integrating equity into critical city functions. Leveraging lived experience as a first-generation immigrant and wheelchair user, committed to fostering inclusive and equitable governance.
Work
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Summary
Led citywide ADA compliance and racial equity initiatives for the City of Oakland, overseeing strategies for 4000+ employees and 425K residents.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive ADA compliance programs across all city departments, impacting over 4,000 employees and 425,000 residents, ensuring equitable access and mitigating legal risks.
Successfully led critical initiatives, including ADA access for the 2016 NFL Super Bowl 50 'Super Bowl City' and ensuring compliance for the city's COVID-19 economic recovery programs.
Rebuilt the city's ADA Transition Plan and design standards, significantly reducing legal exposure and enhancing citywide accessibility.
Co-led citywide racial equity initiatives, integrating equitable practices into budgeting, capital planning, emergency operations, and policy development.
Assisted in crafting key municipal policies, including the Elevator Maintenance Ordinance (CMS #13811) and shared mobility regulations (CMS #13502), advancing inclusive housing and transportation.
Served as primary staff liaison to the Disability Advisory Commission, facilitating policy development, member engagement, and strategic logistics.
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Summary
Managed equity-driven multimodal transportation projects for SFMTA, integrating civil rights and inclusive design into urban infrastructure.
Highlights
Delivered multiple equity-driven multimodal transportation projects, integrating civil rights law and inclusive design principles within urban planning.
Supported high-impact corridor and station upgrades through community-driven strategies, enhancing public utility and accessibility.
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Summary
Conducted equity impact analysis and managed significant transportation grants for Caltrans District 4, supporting accessible infrastructure development.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive equity impact analyses and led community engagement initiatives for regional transportation planning projects.
Administered Caltrans Active Transportation and FTA 5310 ADA grants, securing and managing $130M/year in statewide funding for accessible infrastructure development.
Skills
DEIA & Policy Development
Equity Strategy & Implementation, ADA & Civil Rights Compliance, Policy Development, Racial Equity Initiatives, Inclusive Governance.
Project & Program Management
Project Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Leadership, Grant Administration.
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Engagement, Disability Advisory Commission Liaison, Inter-departmental Collaboration, Public Sector Partnerships.
Data & Analytics
Data-Driven Change, Data Science, GIS, Equity Impact Analysis.
Organizational Development
Mentoring, Adaptability, Organizational Culture, Team Leadership.
Technical Proficiencies
Artificial Intelligence, GIS, Data Science.
Interests
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals
APBP.
International Association of Accessibility Professionals
IAAP.