Board of Directors
Meet the esteemed members of Board of Directors – a dedicated team of industry leaders guiding the organization's strategic direction and initiatives.
Helen Duong is a retired real estate executive after 30+ years in commercial real estate working for one of the top REIT companies in the US. She worked as a financial analyst, asset manager, office and retail leasing agent, & corporate executive.
She organized the 2010 National Convention for Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Network and was the 2013 CREW President of the San Francisco Chapter. She was the 2018 President of the Board of Asian Commercial Professionals (ACP). She had charity services over 20 years with the Wheelchair Foundation, the Board of the Viet Heritage Society (2005-2010) and the Board of the Silicon Valley Red Cross (2006-2012).
Collectively, she has raised over $500,000 for these charitable organizations. She was on VNARP advisory board from 2019 - 2022 and National chair from 2023 to present. She is instrumental in expanding VNARP to Southern California, Houston, and Southeast region, Georgia and Florida.
Named as one of the most admired CEOs by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal,
Long Doan is the Founder and CEO of Realty Group LLC, the Largest Independently Owned Brokerage in Minnesota, and last year REAL Trends 126th Largest Brokerage OVERALL in America, with over 600 Real Estate Professionals in multiple states and growing.
Long has been in the real estate industry for over 32 years, a highly coveted business coach, and a national speaker. He has also served on the board for many organizations. He is married to a beautiful wife with 3 amazing adult kids.
He is passionate about helping others, and enjoys traveling, golfing, and playing soccer.
Evan Huynh is the Founding President of the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals (VNARP) and a dedicated Broker Associate at KW Silicon City.
With a proven track record of success, he co-founded the TE Real Estate Group, which has earned recognition as one of the top 1% real estate teams in Santa Clara County, according to RealTrends reports.
Evan’s leadership and expertise have made a significant impact in the real estate industry, where he remains passionate about empowering communities and fostering innovation.
Tam Quach is a seasoned real estate broker and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate. As the first Vietnamese American owner of a Keller Williams (KW) Realty franchise in the U.S., he has established KW offices in Santa Clara, Cupertino, and San Jose, California, growing his network to over 500 agents and brokers.
Previously, Tam owned Tuscany Realty Inc. and was part-owner of GD Commercial Real Estate. He is skilled at building successful companies and mentoring agents.
Tam co-founded the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals (VNARP), expanding its reach to Silicon Valley, Southern California, and Houston, with plans for further growth.
A dedicated community leader, he has served as a Director and Chairman at SCCAOR, leading Vietnam trade missions. Tam holds an Electrical Engineering degree from San Jose State University and is known for his commitment to excellence in the real estate industry.
Paige Nguyen is a dedicated real estate professional known for her ability to connect people with their ideal homes and help clients achieve maximum value when selling. As the Past President of the Vietnamese National Association of Real Estate Professionals (VNARP) Silicon Valley Chapter and the current CFO of the VNARP National Board, Paige has been a key driver of
innovation, collaboration, and positive change in the industry, while empowering her community to thrive.
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As Co-Founder and REALTOR® at Anchor Property Group, Paige utilizes her expertise in buying, selling, staging, and designing properties to help clients optimize their investments. Her attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure smooth, personalized experiences for every client.
With her extensive knowledge and passion for real estate, Paige is a trusted advisor for clients seeking to make informed decisions in the competitive market. Her personalized approach and dedication to delivering outstanding results set her apart in the industry.
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Paige Nguyen
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: 408-821-3228
Ann Trandai, CCIM, is the founder of Trandai Realty (www.TrandaiRealty.com) focusing on Commercial leasing, sale & investment in Chicago for over 20 years. She earned her BS & MS in Electrical Engineering at IIT. She received her CCIM pin in 2007, JWL leadership awardee in 2017 and served 5 years at National CCIM. She was the 2015 President of AREA in Chicago, a VP. of Vietnamese Association of IL for 4 years. She is the founding member of VNARP National and currently the Secretary of the National VNARP.
Her specialties are retail leasing (restaurant and nail salon) and investment in multi-family, strip center, warehouse and hotels investments in major cities in USA. Currently, she has RE licenses in IL, GA & CA and has done transactions over 15 states with Asian Americans. She has written over 30 recommendation letters for minority agents to receive CDPE scholarships for CCIM education.
Ann Trandai
Secretary
Phone: 847-219-9707
Mindy Luong
Mindy Han Luong is a distinguished Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Professional with over 23 years of industry expertise. She is the Founder and Broker of HPT Realty & Finance, HPT Commercial, and Mainstream Escrow, Inc., headquartered in Westminster, California. Mindy leads a team of over 200 agents, serving clients throughout the state with a focus on excellence in residential, commercial, lending, and escrow services. She began her career with Century 21, where she earned multiple top producer awards and developed a strong foundation in REO and short sale transactions. In 2008, she established HPT in honor of her father, esteemed artist Luong Truong Tho. A CCIM designee with nearly $2 billion in sales, Mindy is committed to continuous education and upholding the highest professional standards. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in integrity, diligence, and service—ensuring client satisfaction and agent development at every level of the real estate process.
Board of Director
Phone: 714-467-6200
​Trang Dang-Le is the CEO and Broker/Owner of ERA Empower Realty in Plano, Texas, with over 16 years of experience in luxury, investment, & commercial real estate. Known for her integrity, market knowledge, and client-first approach, she helps buyers, sellers, and investors build wealth through strategic real estate decisions, including 1031 exchanges and passive income opportunities.
Trang is especially passionate about guiding clients aged 50+ through lifestyle transitions such as downsizing or reinvesting for retirement. A former refugee from Vietnam, she is deeply committed to community service and leadership. She has served as President of AREAA DFW, VP of Health Services of North Texas, & currently leads as Director of the Multi-Ethnic Economic Development Center & Founder of YouLead Global Youth Leadership.
Trang views real estate as a powerful tool for building freedom, creating a lasting legacy, and empowering lives—and she’s committed to guiding her clients every step of the way.
Trang DangLe
Board of Director
Phone: 214-563-2438
James Kim practices business and real estate litigation in San Jose, C.A. He has over 19 years of experience in the legal field. Mr. Kim represents a variety of businesses, including real estate brokerage firms, buyers, sellers, property owners, landlords, developers, and investors in complex matters involving breach of contract, boundary issues, lease disputes, partition actions, quiet title actions, and more. Mr. Kim has served as an advisor and attorney for VNARP and its related entities since the organization was first formed in 2015.
Mr. Kim graduated cum laude from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in both business management and political science. He obtained his juris doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2002. He is a member of the C.A. State Bar and is also a licensed real estate broker since 2003.