Serena Vu
Founder, CEO, President of Defenna Foundation & Defenna Global LLC| Dean\'s Award Recipient| Business Analytics | Empowering Sexual Violence Victims through AI-Powered Education, Mental Health Advocacy & Innovation
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer, Founder, President at Defenna Foundation
- Location
- West Sacramento, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Serena Vu
Innovative Leader | Strategic Visionary | College of Business Dean\'s Awardee As a…
Experience
Chief Executive Officer, Founder, President
Oct 2024 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US
Founded and led the Defenna Foundation, a nonprofit advocating for sexual violence survivors, international students, and immigrant communities through legal aid, education, and workforce development.Streamlined access to services by creating a one-stop system that connects survivors with legal aid, education, and workforce development resources.Provided direct support for victims of sexual violence, including legal clinics, advocacy referrals, and crisis response coordination.Built partnerships with attorneys, universities, and community organizations to expand protections and create career pathways for international students and immigrant communities.Launched outreach initiatives that raised awareness of systemic inequities and connected marginalized groups to scholarships, mentorship, and professional development.Secured funding and scholarships through targeted fundraising efforts, working toward a $1M goal to sustain programs and expand impact.Oversaw multi-program delivery, ensuring survivors and students received timely, high-quality assistance without navigating fragmented systems.Developed community networks to strengthen long-term support, connecting survivors and international students with allies, mentors, and institutions.
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