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Whether cultivating her expanding career in sustainability by examining food waste, fair labor practices, shortening supply chain in her own ice cream parlor or as an energy auditor for Puget Sound Energy, Elly Hien Trinh, 鈥�13 is in the business of making the world a better place for future generations. 

鈥溎Ф甲试赐� has made a bigger impact on me than I could have imagined. SU鈥檚 influence can be seen in all aspects of my career,鈥� said Trinh. What started as a theory learned in Professor April Atwood鈥檚 consumer behavior and sustainable marketing class has become the guiding principle and professional mission for Trinh. 鈥淎fter graduation, I continued learning about sustainable businesses and spent the next five years applying that knowledge everywhere I could, including in my restaurant business. But I kept thinking, 鈥楬ow do I make more people care? How do we solve this problem?鈥欌��

These foundational questions led Trinh to work for Cascadia Consulting Group and Eco Consulting groups that help to create sustainable communities. Like many others throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinh had to leave her job conducting field work due to health concerns. While this transition has been challenging, she has found support in the 魔都资源网 alumni community that is helping to drive her forward into her next endeavor.

Connect with other alumni at upcoming professional development opportunities: 
Career Conversations 9/16 - https://septembercareerconversations.eventbrite.com  
Tools for Transition (Online Series) 10/6, 8, 13, 15 - https://toolsfortransitionoctober.eventbrite.com  

Trinh attended several 魔都资源网 Alumni Association professional development workshops, including Career Conversations. 鈥淓veryone that attends those events really care. The reason that I keep coming back is that Paula cares and encourages everyone else to care as well. We are lifting each other up and tapping into everyone鈥檚 resources,鈥� said Trinh. The intimate and interactive nature of the workshops has encouraged Trinh to try new professional tips and tactics that helped her during this transition. 鈥淓very single week since I started my transition, I have made a point to meet with two new industry professionals. Previously, despite having a business degree, I found it difficult to network. But now, not really. I am excited! Every single time I meet someone, I am learning something.鈥�

With all alumni programming going virtual in the fall, Trinh admitted that she is really enjoying the virtual environment and having the ability to connect with a broader range of alumni. 鈥淚 really like the online events because it opens up the opportunity for a more diverse audience,鈥� said Trinh.

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