May 2024-2027

Development Strategist & Advocate for Refugee Justice, Director of Development at Southeast Asian Freedom Network

Nancy Vue Tran (she/her) is a dedicated developmental professional and community advocate committed to advancing equity, justice, and healing for Southeast Asian communities. Based in Saint Paul, she has a passion for transformative change. Nancy currently serves with the Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN) where she leads efforts to mobilize resources and build sustainable infrastructure for grassroots movements.

Her work centers on refugee and immigrant support, grounded in a belief that those most impacted by displacement, war, and systemic injustice must also lead the way towards liberation. At SEAFN, Nancy supports Southeast Asian-led organizations across the country, developing campaigns, capacity-building initiatives, and fundraising strategies that amplify community voices and challenge unjust systems.

A skilled connector and storyteller, Nancy brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit development, strategic partnerships, and cross-cultural organizing. She is committed to building power within refugee communities, cultivating spaces of belonging, and honoring the histories and futures of Southeast Asian families in Minnesota and beyond. Her partner Hong Tran and the two children, Quinn Suab-Nag age 10 and Maddie Suab-Paj age 6 can be found in local farming spaces, eating at Hmong Village, and visiting libraries.