Vien has advised companies, lawmakers, foundations, and organizations on developing inclusive workforces, creating sustainable economies, and promoting equitable environmental policies.
Before co-founding Eco Equity, Vien led Nike's Global Sustainability Engagement team, spearheading global efforts to meet sustainability targets, establishing strategic partnerships and delivered sustainability-focused positions, platforms, and campaigns that engaged Nike employees, consumers, industry leaders, and other sectors.
Vien played a leading role in developing and implementing the strategy for the Biden/Harris climate surrogates, collaborating with the Climate Engagement Advisory Council (CEAC). Her work included engaging grassroots leaders, climate justice advocates, elected officials, communities of color, environmental groups, labor, and Native American communities.
Previously, she served as Senior Advisor on Climate Justice for Tom Steyer's Presidential campaign where she co-led in drafting his justice-centered climate plan and developed strategies to engage diverse and climate-focused voters both nationally and in key districts. She also served as a surrogate, delivering speeches to diverse audiences across the country.
As President and CEO of the Dream Corps, Vien led a national team that passed historic policies in criminal and climate justice, while also creating nationally recognized programs to increase diversity in the tech sector.
Vien co-led the coalition that passed and implemented California’s Climate Investments law, a model now replicated in other states and nationally. She also co-led Charge Ahead California, a policy that accelerated the adoption of electric cars, buses, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, while ensuring frontline communities were central to the policy.
Vien has received numerous congressional, state, regional, and local awards for her advocacy on behalf of those most vulnerable to climate change, including the White House Champion of Change award for her work on climate equity.