Sang Tzun Sam Phan

About Sang Tzun Sam Phan

A rising policy advisor on a mission to drive positive change in all communities. As a first-generation iu-mien American and a first generation college graduate, I hope to leverage my lived experiences, and most importantly, my passion for advocacy and keen understanding of policy dynamics to champion crucial causes.

Experience

1. Skills Trainer

   Trillium Family Services

   Mar 2026 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Engages in positive and appropriate relationship-building with clients, their resources, and coworkers. Provides supervision, care and support of clients in accordance with TFS policy. Completes documentation of a professional quality and within the timelines specified by policy. Collaborates respectfully with co-workers to help facilitate Individual and Group Skills Training with the Clients in accordance with the Client’s treatment plan. Understands and can communicate how the treatment process (from assessment to discharge) works, including the importance of interdisciplinary communication, family engagement, documentation, and relationship building. Demonstrates understanding of risk management procedures, protocols, policies and interventions related to high risk client behavior. This is achieved through policy review, formal testing, training compliance, and validated observation which demonstrates these competencies. Assists co-workers with Crisis Management and Intervention. This includes modeling the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention principals of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security while providing verbal and physical intervention as instructed in the course. Communicates in developmentally appropriate and respectful manner with clients, their resources, and coworkers. Conducts oneself in a professional and respectful manner with clients, their resources and coworkers; as evidenced by actions, language, and attire. Demonstrates cultural awareness and works toward cultural competencies for the organization Demonstrates the ability to administer medications to clients when needed, per TFS policy. Demonstrates an ability to creatively and collaboratively problem solve in their daily work with clients, their resources, and coworkers. Demonstrates an ability to use good judgment with clients, their resources and coworkers; within the guidelines of policy and Trauma informed care principles.

Education

• University of Oregon

  Minor, Planning, Public Policy, and Management

  2016 — 2019

• University of Oregon

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

• Centennial High School

  Diploma

  2011 — 2015

• Portland State University

  Unfinished, Communication, General

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Dynamic Communicator
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Customer Service
• Cooperative
• Presentation Skills
• Keyboard Skills
• Organization Skills
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Fully Bilingual English
• Microsoft Word
• Leadership