Announcement of incoming Chief Executive Officer
Volunteering Victoria is pleased to announce the appointment of Thu-Trang Tran as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), commencing 16 January 2023.
Thu-Trang brings extraordinary passion for volunteering and social justice, most recently through her expertise and experience as CEO of Volunteer West. She also serves as a Commissioner to the Victorian Building Authority and the Victorian Liquor Commission; and has extensive public policy experience, having worked with the Department of Justice and Regulation. Thu-Trang has a Master of Law, and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Through the breadth of her experience, Thu-Trang has established strong political and stakeholder networks, which will greatly support Volunteering Victoria’s advocacy and engagement work. Her perceptive leadership and strategic capabilities will be influential in continuing the positive collaborations with key partners, members, and stakeholders, to promote, value and support effective volunteering across Victoria.
Bronwen Clark, Volunteering Victoria Chair:
“We are delighted to welcome Thu-Trang to Volunteering Victoria. Her leadership will be invaluable in enabling us to deliver on our bold vision for Victorians to be happier and healthier through volunteering, to support each other and care for the future of their communities.”
Thu-Trang Tran, incoming Chief Executive:
“I am privileged to continue the trajectory of Volunteering Victoria’s impact to date, and that of the incredible volunteering community that Volunteering Victoria serves as a peak agency. Volunteers are vital community builders. There is still much need for investment in uplifting volunteering infrastructure and practices. I will work with and across government, sectors and communities, locally, state-wide and nationally to ensure a thriving and inclusive volunteering sector.”
The Board would also like to acknowledge and thank Dr Antoine Guillemette for his ongoing and significant contribution as Acting CEO throughout the recruitment process.
