Mai has been a member of the Office of Marketing and Communications team for nearly three years. As a Gen Z herself, who used to hop from job to job trying to find a place that fit her, she is surprised at how far she has come. Her journey at Fulbright has been adventurous, challenging, and transformational.
Since her university days, she tried many job positions, ranging from internships and personal projects to full-time jobs during school breaks. Although she learned something from each position, she always felt something was missing. She decided to apply for a new job in the midst of Covid-19 after working as a Content Lead at a drop shipping company for nearly a year and a half, her longest record of commitment at the time.
After spending days reflecting on her self-growth journey, she realized she owed much of her development to the wonderful student-centered university staff she had met. They made her university life enjoyable, filled with eye-opening self-exploration projects and reflection. This inspired her to go into Education and later apply to Fulbright, wanting to pay it forward to younger students.
At Fulbright University Vietnam, what motivates her every day is building a cause that is bigger than herself. Fulbright’s liberal arts education approach and its mission to bridge the gap in higher education give her a true sense of purpose and fulfillment. Not long ago a university student herself, she can relate to Fulbright students—talented individuals on a journey of self-discovery and progress. Not every day is perfect; some are tougher than others. However, Mai finds chatting with students to be inspirational, moving, and idea-generative. She wants their stories to be shared with the wider community to inspire others to find the light in education.
Mai with her dear colleagues in the Marketing and Communications team
In her day-to-day role, Mai collaborates with her colleagues to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies aimed at enhancing the university’s brand and reputation, as well as promoting its academic programs and initiatives. The Office of Marketing and Communications works closely with other departments to create marketing materials, manage social media accounts, and organize institutional events that highlight the university’s strengths.
Mai firmly believes that “Content is King.” Regardless of how platforms or formats evolve, quality content—or a quality product—always stands out. She is dedicated to contributing to the Marketing and Communications team by sharing students’ stories and amplifying Fulbright’s value to a broader audience. Her goal is to ensure that the content she produces is easily accessible, consistently on-brand, and valuable to the target audience.
The Marketing and Communications team captured in “Where AI meets Liberal Arts” event, marks the joint force to create AI-first Innovative Programs of the New Turing Institute and Fulbright.
As she approaches her three-year anniversary with Fulbright this December, Mai reflects on her transformational journey. It was only after joining Fulbright that she realized the importance of a strong network in workplace problem-solving. She enjoys finding solutions with her team and colleagues across departments. Each person brings their own perspective to the table, and this diversity, along with a unified mission, has driven impactful changes.
The Marketing and Communications team, along with all the organizing members who make Commencement 2024 possible.
Once thought to have commitment issues (pun intended), Mai now finds her community where she truly belongs in her job. She wishes to continue making efforts for the greater Fulbright community, growing its presence on digital platforms and in the wider community. To her Gen Z peers, she said: “Never give up on your journey to find where you truly belong; there is always a place for you. You just need to discover it”.
