Robin King Austin
Executive Director

As the visionary and motivator behind the VinaCapital Foundation project, Robin dedicates her passion and drive to making a change in children’s lives. She conceived of the VCF mission and since its inauguration in 2005, has led the effort resulting in thousands of children receiving help. In july 2009 VCF reached a major milestone when it funded its 1,000th lifesaving heart surgery in Vietnam.

Prior to founding VinaCapital Foundation, Robin served as Director of Development for East Meets West Foundation using her fundraising skills and public relations talents to raise an impressive 1 million USD in 22 months.

With over 25 years in business development, public relations, and marketing and operations in various sectors (Healthcare; Community; Conservation; Real Estate) Robin has held numerous roles at the executive management level, and holds an impressive portfolio of community service.

Tran Mai Hoa

Translator

Hoa is currently a junior at the Foreign Trade University in Ho Chi Minh City majoring in External Economics. She loves helping poor people through charity activities. Previously, Hoa volunteered with Operation Smile and Interplast as a coordinator and translator. When she is not studying, Hoa spends her free time helping VCF by translating website content, documents, and patient profiles. She also enjoys visiting Heartbeat Vietnam children in the hospital after surgery, connecting with NGOs, meeting inspiring people, and contributing a little effort to make Vietnam and the world a better place.