About

Thuy Dang – Civic Leader, Cultural Advocate, and Strategic Changemaker

Thuy Dang is a transformative civic leader whose work bridges public governance, cultural heritage, and community empowerment. As Mayor of Brimbank City Council and a long-standing advocate for inclusive leadership, Thuy brings warmth, strategic insight, and deep cultural intelligence to every role she undertakes.

She currently serves as:

• Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee Member
• Audit and Risk Committee Member, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance
• Committee Member of the Australian Vietnamese Women Association, uplifting migrant women through support and leadership
• Vice-President of Lions Club of Melbourne Vietnamese supporting local entrepreneurship and cultural commerce

Her past leadership includes:

• Deputy Mayor of Brimbank, where she modeled intersectional empathy and transparent governance
• LeadWest Committee Member, advancing regional collaboration and economic development
• State Council Member of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), shaping statewide policy and advocacy
• Chair of the Brimbank Arts Advisory Committee, championing creative expression and cultural inclusion
• Brimbank Community Fund Advisory Committee Member, supporting grassroots initiatives and local impact
• Collective Action Committee Member, driving equity-focused collaboration across sectors
• President of Lions Club Melbourne Vietnamese, fostering service and community pride
• Vice-President of the St Albans Business Group, supporting local entrepreneurship and cultural commerce
• Program Director of TNT Vietnamese Media, amplifying Vietnamese voices and stories across Australia

Thuy’s leadership is grounded in co-design, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to equity. She is a steward of belonging, a cultural architect, and a public storyteller—transforming lived experience into lasting civic impact.