Announcing the Associate Dean and The Kelsey and Robert Murphy Director of the First Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Lien Truong has been appointed the Associate Dean and The Kelsey and Robert Murphy Director of the First Generation and/or Low-Income Student Success Center. She will start on August 5, 2024.
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In her new role, Lien will be responsible for guiding the work of FLISSC and providing comprehensive support for first-generation, low-income, transfer, current/former foster youth undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford. Lien will be part of the leadership team of our eight Centers for Equity, Community, and Leadership (CECL), which collectively contribute to the institution's academic mission by offering opportunities for integrative learning and empowering students to become collaborative and innovative leaders.
Lien brings a wealth of experience in higher education and a strong focus on diversity and inclusion to this role. With over a decade of experience, including her most recent position as interim assistant dean of students for multicultural affairs at UC Berkeley, she has demonstrated a deep understanding of cultural and identity-based centers, a track record of building highly collaborative relationships, and deep commitment to supporting students achieve their academic goals. Her strategic emphasis on these areas reflects her dedication to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for students in higher education.
Lien, a first-generation, low-income student raised by a single Vietnamese refugee mother and an Oakland native, brings a unique and inspiring perspective to her work. This background, grounded in trauma-informed care, shapes her emphasis on honoring student voices and her dedication to fostering diversity and equity in her work. Truong holds a Doctor of Education and master's degree in educational leadership from Mills College, a master's degree in equity and social justice from San Francisco State University, and a bachelor's degree in sociology from Saint Mary's College of California.
I want to sincerely thank the FLISSC career staff for their outstanding leadership at the Center over the past year. Esme Garcia, Marcel Hite, and Jennifer Rolen, who served as interim director, played a crucial role in FLISSC's continued success through their dedication and hard work. In addition, I want to extend gratitude to the search committee, particularly to the committee search chair, Dr. Ester Sihite, Director of the Office for Inclusion, Belonging, and Intergroup Communication, for her leadership in overseeing a successful search process. Please join me in welcoming Lien as she embarks on her journey with us at Stanford.
Sincerely,
Samuel
Samuel Santos Jr.
Associate Vice Provost for Inclusion, Community, and Integrative LearningStanford University
