Phuong Lue was a Vietnamese refugee whose family was accepted by Britain, where she grew up and graduated from Royal Holloway with a degree in Medical Biochemistry. She later received her MA in Education from George Mason University.  Phuong began her career in the non-profit sector with AALEAD, supporting low-income families in DC and evaluating educational programs, which fueled her passion for education and led her to become a special education teacher. Since then she has held various roles, including as a chemistry teacher, lead mentor for new teachers, school equity leader, department chair, and is currently a high school assistant principal. Phuong says she remains dedicated to closing the equity gap for students and their families, and striving to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. As a volunteer instructor, she believes negotiation and conflict resolution skills are invaluable for everyone and can play a crucial role in closing the equity gap for marginalized individuals.