Quynh-Thy Hoang
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Bachelor's degree in Education, Democracy & Justice, and Sociology with a focus on Global Information and Social Enterprises from University of California, Santa Cruz. Currently pursuing a Master's in Social Welfare at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. Strong foundation in social justice and community engagement, with a commitment to leveraging education for societal impact.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Manager
KZSC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
06.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily broadcast operations, programming, staff development, FCC compliance, and organizational policy
- Manage a team of department heads, nurture a collaborative and creative culture, and ensure each member feels supported in their growth
- Oversaw daily broadcast operations, programming, staff development, FCC compliance, and organizational policy to ensure smooth station functionality
- Managed team of department heads, fostering a collaborative culture and supporting individual growth of each member
- Directed outreach and public engagement, strengthening relationships with artists, nonprofits, and Santa Cruz community to enhance station visibility and impact
- Lead a 150+ student-run college radio station dedicated to local music, community storytelling, and independent media
- Fundraised $50,000 in one year
- 15 hours per week, 780 hours worked to date
Radio Show Host
KZSC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
02.2023 - 06.2026
- Host a weekly live radio show featuring curated music, commentary, and community-driven content.
- Research and select music, craft playlists blending genres and narratives.
- Engage listeners through on-air storytelling, interviews, and live segments.
- Manage technical operations, including sound levels, transitions, and FCC-compliant broadcasting.
- Promote the show across digital platforms to reach broader audiences and encourage community interaction.
- 3 hours per week, 372 hours worked to date
Ice Cream Scooper
MARIANNE'S ICE CREAM, LLC
Santa Cruz, United States
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide welcoming, friendly customer service and help guests choose menu items.
- Maintain cleanliness and uphold strict food safety standards.
- Demonstrate efficiency and teamwork during high-volume shifts.
- Handle cash register operations and transactions with accuracy.
- Build strong communication skills by interacting with customers of all ages and backgrounds.
- 10 hours per week, 560 hours worked to date
Assistant Researcher
Community Engaged Research Practicum
Santa Cruz, CA
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Conducted community-engaged research with SEIU, surveying union members in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) to understand regional housing crisis impact on essential workers. Built trust and rapport, transforming survey process into space for workers to share lived experiences and challenges. Provided outreach and incentives to ensure representation of marginalized voices in policy decisions.
- 4 hours per week, 40 hours worked to date
Gateways Fellow
Everett Program
Santa Cruz, United States
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Collaborate with a horizontal leadership team to guide a student-run social justice tech organization.
- Participate in hiring, budget allocation, and program evaluation processes.
- Mentor students and contribute to curriculum development and public engagement.
- Focused on Gateways Project, advancing digital literacy and creative empowerment initiatives for incarcerated individuals.
- Write and teach courses at Rountree Medium Security Facility.
- Lead discussion sections for SOCY 30A: Introduction to Global Information and Social Enterprises
- 5 hours per week, 350 hours worked to date
Director of New Media
KZSC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Led digital strategy for station's web and social media platforms, enhancing audience engagement.
- Develop KZSC's digital style guide for cohesive branding and accessibility.
- Maintain a consistent online presence through scheduled blog posts and social media content.
- Maintained consistent online presence through strategic scheduling of blog posts and social media content, fostering community interaction.
- Developed digital style guide to ensure cohesive branding and improve accessibility across platforms.
- 5 hours per week, 430 hours worked to date
Lead Youth Organizer, Community Builder Position
Hmong Innovating Politics
Fresno, United States
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Organized youth initiatives to enhance political consciousness and promote healing justice.
- Work as a youth organizer focused on building political consciousness and healing justice.
- Design and facilitate HIP's Youth Social Justice Summer Camps.
- Led outreach campaigns and facilitated political education workshops, empowering youth with knowledge and skills.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with local youth and families, fostering community engagement and support.
- 5 hours per week, 450 hours worked to date
Intern & Phone/Text Bank Leader
California Democratic Party
Fresno, United States
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Led training for volunteers and coordinated voter outreach to increase campaign engagement.
- Onboarded new volunteers and coordinated outreach events to enhance team efficiency.
- Supported campaigns for candidates including TJ Cox and Christy Smith to drive voter mobilization.
- Work on campaigns for candidates including TJ Cox, Christy Smith, and others.
- Contribute to grassroots organizing efforts in the Central Valley.
- 10 hours per week, 700 hours worked to date
Education
Bachelor's degree - Education and Sociology w/ concentration in Global Information and Social Enterprises
University of California
Santa Cruz06-2026
High School Diploma -
University High School
Fresno, CA06-2022
Skills
- Dialer System Management
- Curriculum Design
- Workshop facilitation (in-person & carceral settings)
- Digital Content Curation
- Digital equity & reentry support
- FCC Compliance
- Canvassing
- Community Organizing
- Grassroots Coalition Building
- Volunteer Outreach
- Bilingual Communication (English/Vietnamese)
- Popular Education
- Peer-led Pedagogy
- Organizational Leadership
- Budgeting
Certification
- Jail Corrections Clearance
- Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office
- Successfully completed mandated security training and Live Scan background clearance to serve as an educator inside Rountree Medium Security Facility, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and educational access.
VOLUNTEERING
- Homeless Garden Project Santa Cruz, Volunteer, Worked alongside trainees and volunteers to maintain an organic farm providing workforce development and food security for community members experiencing homelessness., Performed essential agricultural tasks including crop cultivation, harvesting, and compost management to support farm productivity and CSA distribution., Prepared meals using produce grown onsite, helping to nourish farm workers and reinforce sustainable food practices., Strengthened community engagement by supporting hands-on garden education and collaborating within a diverse volunteer team.
- Point In Time Count Santa Cruz, Volunteer, Supported Santa Cruz County's Point-in-Time Homeless Census by conducting surveys and collecting critical demographic data used to inform local housing policy, service funding, and resource allocation. Participated in two annual counts alongside community partners and trained volunteers.
Languages
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Station Manager
KZSC Santa Cruz
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Researcher
Community Engaged Research Practicum
04.2025 - 06.2025
Ice Cream Scooper
MARIANNE'S ICE CREAM, LLC
07.2024 - 08.2025
Gateways Fellow
Everett Program
09.2023 - 06.2025
Director of New Media
KZSC Santa Cruz
06.2023 - 06.2025
Radio Show Host
KZSC Santa Cruz
02.2023 - 06.2026
Lead Youth Organizer, Community Builder Position
Hmong Innovating Politics
07.2020 - 08.2022
Intern & Phone/Text Bank Leader
California Democratic Party
01.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor's degree - Education and Sociology w/ concentration in Global Information and Social Enterprises
University of California
High School Diploma -
University High School