The Valiance Foundation presents
The Second Annual
Vietnamese Commercial
Real Estate Charity Gala
Berkeley, California
Black tie · By invitation
The Valiance Foundation presents
The Second Annual
Vietnamese Commercial
Real Estate Charity Gala
Berkeley, California
Black tie · By invitation
I
The Evening
Destination Vietnam | The Senses
An immersive evening experience engaging the senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.
Act I: Cocktail Reception · 6:00 PMClaremont Ballroom Act II: Dinner & Program · 7:00 PMEmpire Ballroom Act III: Dancing & Drinks · 9:00 PMClaremont Ballroom
Date & Time
Saturday
October 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Venue
The Claremont
Resort & Club
41 Tunnel Road | Berkeley, California
Attire
Black Tie
Áo Dài optional
(Traditional Vietnamese Attire)
Accommodations
Guest Room Block
A discounted block is held at The Claremont.
Hotel booking link is provided with your ticket confirmation.
II
Our Purpose
An Evening of Connection. A Legacy of Impact.
The gala brings together a like-minded community of CEOs, executives, leaders, and professionals for an evening of connection, celebration, and shared purpose. Proceeds support scholarships and expanded access to education for underprivileged students in Vietnam, providing tuition assistance, mentorship, and essential educational resources for children who have the determination to build a better future.
The 2025 VCRE Gala Recap Video
Hosted by the Valiance Foundation
94
CEOs & executives invited
70
Institutional & regional CRE firms invited
$1B+
Assets overseen per honoree
10
Scholarships funded by the 2025 gala
By invitation only. One hundred percent of net proceeds fund scholarships and community programs for underprivileged children in Vietnam.
III
The Recipients
Ten students, one school year
Each of these students received a full scholarship for the year. They are the reason the evening exists, and the reason a gift of any size matters.
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Le Thi Hong Gam
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Chau Minh Phat
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Nguyen Thi Thuy Tien
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Vo Ngoc Gia Han
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Nguyen Van Phat
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Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich
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Tran Thi Thanh Thao
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Pham Thi Diem Ngoc
More than a scholarship
Tuition is where most gifts begin, but a scholarship is worth little if the classroom has no roof and the village has no clean water. Gifts are directed where the need is greatest.
Scholarships
Full tuition for a school year, plus books, uniforms and the bus fare that quietly decides whether a child attends at all.
Classrooms
Repairs, equipment and teaching materials for schools where the need is most immediate.
Community
Clean water, sanitation and the small infrastructure projects that keep a village’s children in school.
An Invitation to Give
This is what a gift becomes
One hundred percent of net proceeds goes to underprivileged children in Vietnam, whether or not you are able to join us on October 24.
Contributions are processed securely by our fundraising platform. No payment details are entered on this website.
Unable to join us? Send your regrets
The Valiance Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax deductible to the extent permitted by law, and a written acknowledgment will follow.
IV
The Committee
The 2026 Gala Committee
Leaders looking to make a difference and making the world a little bit better than when they found it.
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Nhan Nguyen Le
President & Co-Chair
CEO, Valiance Capital
Founded the gala and serves as host of the evening. Through his leadership of Valiance Capital and the Valiance Foundation, Nhan drives the partnerships that turn the gala's proceeds into scholarships and community programs in Vietnam.
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Diem Nguyen
Treasurer & Co-Chair
CFO, Flynn Properties
A 2025 honoree, Diem returns as co-chair and oversees the Foundation's financial stewardship. She brings institutional investment expertise and a longstanding commitment to expanding opportunities for women in commercial real estate.
V
Sponsorship
In partnership
This special evening is made possible by the people and companies that invest in this community year-round.
2026 Venue Partners
Past Supporters
VI
Honorees
This year's honorees will be announced soon
The Valiance Foundation recognizes institutional Vietnamese American leaders who are trailblazers in commercial real estate, and whose leadership has created meaningful impact in their communities.
Honorees will be recognized on October 24th, selected by the committee from nominations received through the spring.
2025 Honorees
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Michael Duong
Managing Director
Pacific Life
Leaving a legacy means creating something that endures, something that keeps making a difference long after I'm gone.
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Diem Nguyen
CFO
Flynn Properties
The industry has evolved a great deal in a decade. Diversity is growing, and there is more room for different voices and leadership styles.
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Michael Nguyen
Executive Vice President
Banc of California
Ultimately the goal is to leave our community a better place than when we arrived.
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Le-Quyen Le
Senior Vice President
Gaw Capital
So few women are in commercial real estate. Learning to trust your instinct matters as you gain experience and manage teams.