1. Full name: Mai Tue Nguyen
2. Date of birth: June 24
3. Officer position: Administrative Vice President, Chief Managerial Officer
4. Career goal: Medical Doctor
5. Current academic status: College Freshman
6. Major: Biology with a minor in Chemistry
7. School: University of Houston
8. Favorite quote: “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” – Anatole France
9. Why are you in LAH VYO, Inc.: Initially I joined Lend a Hand because I always wanted to learn how to lion dance. But the longer I stayed in the group, the more I realized that there is so much more to this youth organization than meets the eye. It is more than just a bunch of kids walking around in flashy lion dance pants. What makes it more is the passion, hard work, and dedication every single member of Lend a Hand pours into such a worthy cause. I am truly amazed at all of our members’ eagerness to help and the sincerity and goodness of their hearts. I am in Lend a Hand because I have so much fun volunteering with these people who have become like my cousins and siblings. Even more so, however, I am in Lend a Hand because I want to help people. Being able to make someone smile or knowing that you helped change/save a life is one of the best feelings in the world, and I love being able to do that.
10. How long have you been in LAH VYO, Inc?: I’ve been in LAH VYO, Inc. since 2004 (4 years).
11. Awards & Achievements: Houston Premedical Academy (eight-year joint program between University of Houston and Baylor College of Medicine), Salutatorian of DeBakey High School for Health Professions, National Merit Finalist, Scholastic Art & Writing Gold Key Recipient, Houston Chronicle George Christian Book & Author Essay Contest winner, Advanced Placement Scholar Award, DeBakey Student Volunteer Gold Award, HISD Board of Education Honorable Award for Outstanding Graduate, 1st Place HOSA National Competition for Public Service Announcement on Automated External Defibrillators, 2nd Place HOSA 2006 State Competition for Community Awareness on AIDS/HIV, Top Biology Student Honorary Award, Bioscience Inspiration and Opportunities for Students (BIOS) Summer Research Program with Baylor College of Medicine, National Merit College Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Metropolitan Scholarship, Asian Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Danny Le Scholarship