Hoa Tran

As part of the Social Innovation Investments (SII) team, Hoa contributes to Cisco's purpose and Cisco Foundation's mission, primarily developing and implementing employee-engaged grantmaking programs and collaborate with grantee organizations in thought leadership to reiterate and innovate. Prior to joining Cisco, Hoa worked in the nonprofit sector as a program director for a community-based organization and program officer consulting with private and corporate donors to develop and facilitate giving and philanthropic programs. Hoa has over twenty years of experience working with direct service nonprofit organizations and foundations (family, community, and corporate), including demonstrated expertise in program strategy, development, management, evaluation, philanthropy, and grantmaking. She holds a master's degree in International Relations and Nonprofit Management from UCSD.