Phuong Quach

Phuong Quach joined NPAG in 2023 and brings to our work a deep commitment to power of community and networks, as well as a unique understanding of the landscape of challenges and assets in the field of philanthropy. In her most recent role at Northern California Grantmakers as VP of Member Engagement, she oversaw membership, programmatic and collaborative work, and helped to shape and strengthen NCG's strategic focus on addressing inequities, supporting the vibrancy and sustainability of our region, and tending to the dynamic and diverse people in our philanthropic community. She was previously the Membership Director at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) and a co-founder of AAPIP’s Hella Heart Oakland Giving Circle.

She is a first-generation college graduate that benefited from Head Start and Affirmative Action programs and policies. She received a BA with a double major in Urban Studies and Anthropology from Macalester College and a Master in Public Administration from CUNY as a National Urban Fellow. As an extrovert, she is always curious to meet and connect with people. She was born in Vietnam and raised in Minnesota.