Sophie Bao Tran is a community leader based in Orange County, CA. She was recognized in OC Weekly's People of 2015 Issue as the "Queen of Little Saigon" for her work with the media, businesses, organizations, charity groups and also for formerly serving as a Parks, Recreations, and Art Programs commissioner for the City of Garden Grove. Additionally, Ms. Tran is a lifetime advocate of the Vietnamese language and culture, starting her career since childhood with her parents' educational entertainment production company, The He Tre (Young Generation), globally known for their bilingual programs for children. She started a free Vietnamese class for working professionals which now has over 1,000 members. Sophie is a UCI Anteater and graduated in 2010 with a BA in Film and Media Studies.
Currently Ms. Tran works at Little Saigon Television Network as a producer, tv show host and journalist. She serves on the board of directors for the Asian American Journalists Association - LA and is a freelance Vietnamese-English Interpreter.