Phil Nguyen (he/him) is the Vice President of Innovation and Partnerships at Reading Partners, and Executive Managing Partner of EdChiefs. He joins the LGBTQ Institute with robust experience in the education-equity space, formerly serving as a School and Systems Administrator, EdTech Executive, Nonprofit Leader, and Social Entrepreneur. In his tenure, Phil has deeply advocated for inclusive policy, curriculum, and training in service of our LGBTQ youth, Immigrant and Undocumented students and families, and Communities of Color. In 2021, Phil was recognized as a National Champion of Equity by The American Consortium for Equity in Education, and was honored with the prestigious Changemaker Award by The National Alliance of Public Charter Schools.
As a member of this Board, Phil is energized by the opportunity to accelerate, scale, and mobilize our collective impact to ensure that every child is provided with safe, brave, and inclusive learning experiences. Phil proudly celebrates his identity as a First-Generation College Student receiving his Master’s of Education in School Leadership from Harvard University, Master’s of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University, and Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences from Washington State University. Although Phil’s life and career have taken him to various cities across the country from Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, and now the shore of New Jersey, his true roots remain in his home state of Washington :)