GARDEN GROVE, CA—Cancer scientist Diedre Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, reports receiving an endorsement from the International Longshore & Warehouse Union, Southern California District Council, for her campaign in Assembly District 72.

The ILWU has counts over 42,000 members in 60 local unions throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii, and has been in its current constitution since 1937..

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement the Garden Grove Police Officers Association for her campaign in Assembly District 72.

“I’m proud of the work we’ve done together in Garden Grove,” said Nguyen. “Our council has put more cops on the beat and the community is reaping the benefits.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement of Congressmen Lou Correa, Alan Lowenthal, and Harley Rouda for her campaign in Assembly District 72.

“I look forward to working with Lou, Alan, and Harley to increase collaboration between the state and federal governments so we can increase California’s share of federal money,” said Councilmember Nguyen.

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Cancer research scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced her candidacy for California State Assembly District 72, covering North-Central Orange County.

“I’m running because too many hard-working people find it harder and harder to achieve or maintain the upward mobility and Middle Class prosperity California has offered for so long. Healthcare costs, college tuition, a lack of retirement savings, care for the elderly are all putting pressures on our families.

“I’m not a career politician. I’m a cancer research scientist, Garden Grove City Councilmember, small business woman, wife and mother of three active sons. I share the values of our community and believe in public service. I will bring those values to state government, especially the idea that if you work hard and do what’s right you should get ahead. That will be my focus.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by a larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist scientist.

As a Council Member for the City of Garden Grove, she has worked closely to build coalitions with the Garden Grove Unified School District, nonprofits, labor, and first-responders to collaboratively promote education, public safety, and enhance business growth and career opportunities in the City of Garden Grove and in Orange County. 

A lifelong community activist and voice for diverse communities, Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen has served as a board member for the Lunar New Year TET Parade, board member for the South Vietnamese Marines Charity Association, and regulator fundraiser for disaster relief.

Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen received her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biological Sciences, from the University of California, Irvine and Master of Sciences (MS) degree, in Clinical Genetics from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She holds two Clinical Laboratory Professional Licenses in California. 

Council Member Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen is a second degree Hapkido Blackbelt. She and her husband are raising three children in public schools. Her hobbies include promoting youth leadership skills and mentoring various youth organizations, and supporting her son’s Taekwondo competition team.  

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement of California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon.

“Diedre is a great local leader and an even better person,” said Speaker Rendon. “She is an exceptionally hard worker, thoughtful, and actually knows the pressures facing working families. She’ll be a tremendous advocate for them.”

“Speaker Rendon is a friend and mentor, and I’m humbled to have his early support,” said Nguyen. “Anthony and I share a common narrative of coming from modest means, furthering ourselves through California’s world-class higher education system, and investing our skills and time in making our communities better places for everyone.

“California has given me so much. That’s why I’m running: to help other Californians find their path to a better life.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement of the Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus for her 2020 campaign for State Assembly.

“We support Diedre Nguyen because she’s fearless,” said Assemblymember Monique Limon, Vice-Chair of the caucus. “She is the quintessential immigrant success story who has built a career, a family, and a public service record starting with little other than the support and encouragement of her parents. She will help make California a better place to live.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement the Asian & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (APILC) for her 2020 campaign for State Assembly.

“Diedre epitomizes the definition of the American Dream,” says APILC Chair David Chiu. “After nearly losing her life at sea immigrating to this country, her life story is a reminder of what makes this country and this state great. Career, family, public service…Diedre’s done it all.”

“Diedre’s work as a research scientist and Garden Grove City Councilmember have prepared her to be a strong candidate with a strong message,” said Assistant Majority Leader Rob Bonta, also an APILC member. “Her experience will bring a different point of view to the legislature.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre is certified as a Clinical Molecular Biologist Scientist and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.

GARDEN GROVE, CA—Laboratory cancer scientist Diedre Thu-Ha Nguyen, who currently serves as a Garden Grove City Councilmember, today announced receiving the endorsement of Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties.

“Diedre Nguyen has demonstrated her commitment to advancing women’s reproductive health in Orange County. Her unflinching support for reproductive rights and strong advocacy in the community make her a champion for women of all ages.”

Ms. Nguyen was first elected to serve on the Garden Grove City Council in 2016. She was re-elected in 2018 by an even larger margin of victory. By profession, Diedre Thu-Ha works in Molecular Oncology and is a Clinical Cytogeneticist.

Assembly District 72 is located in north central Orange County and includes the cities of Seal Beach, Westminster, Fountain Valley, and Los Alamitos, portions of Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, and the communities of Rossmoor and Midway City.