Tuyền (Kelly) was born in Saigon, Vietnam, she was the only daughter and member of her family who went to college. Her childhood hardships and constrained family financial situation when she was a kid didn’t stop her and her dreams. Tuyen loves to learn and is a quick learner, her great interpersonal skills, perseverance, resilience, and passion for social changes brought her to where she is today.Tuyen is currently Head of Philanthropy Services department at LIN Center for Community Development, a Vietnamese non-governmental organization established in 2009. LIN's mission is to help local Nonprofits (NPOs), skilled volunteers, and donors fulfill their potential as vehicles for citizen participation and sustainable development in Vietnam. In October 2020, she introduced her Podcast show named Dear Our Community, its mission is to use storytelling to tell the authentic stories of the doers who are making a difference in the community, to inspire and motivate the young people about life purpose, happiness, and social impact, as well as connect everyone towards positive changes in the society.