Faces on a Journey

Born amidst a tumultuous time in Vietnamese history, Ho Tran faced great challenges to hold her family together after the Fall of Saigon. With her husband thrown into a Communist re-education camp, she was left to raise their three young children and support her ageing parents under the new, oppressive regime. After his release, they undertook a great risk to flee the country in order to afford their children an opportunity at a real future. Despite having to start anew, she forged ahead to eventually become the CEO of a non-profit organization championing public health in minority communities. This is Ho Tran's enduring story of perseverance and resilience. In the face of the deepest personal loss, she maintained an optimistic view and devoted her life to help those in need. Her story is one of personal strength and, perhaps most appropriately, one of hope.