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Hoa Tran

Program Manager, Global Lead for Regional Solutions Grants

Cisco Foundation/Social Impact Investments

As part of the Social Impact 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 University of California San Diego.

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Transforming underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth through entrepreneurial endeavors

This World Entrepreneurs Day, discover how Cisco's non-profit partners are empowering underserved communities and fostering sustainable growth.

August 21, 2024 • 9 min read

our Corporate Purpose

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Leveraging technology to empower refugees with secure and equitable access to information, resources, and opportunities

In recognition of World Refugee Day, this blog highlights some of Cisco’s amazing partnerships that through early-stage investment by the Cisco Foundation, have enabled these partners to design, validate, replicate, and scale tech-delivered solutions that are driving impact to support refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons.

June 20, 2024 • 6 min read

our Corporate Purpose

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What National Volunteer Month means to Cisco Habitat Champions

In honor of National Volunteer Month, we're celebrating Cisco Habitat Champions, who dedicate their time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

April 3, 2023 • 6 min read

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Project READ: Virtually connecting kids to literacy and learning

Project READ, a Cisco Foundation Community Impact Grant recipient, is helping historically underserved children learn how to read.

February 23, 2023 • 4 min read

corporate Social Responsibility