Ngoc Nguyen

Ngoc Nguyen is a seasoned strategist and producer with extensive experience in entertainment, sports, philanthropy, and culture. She currently serves as the Head of Strategy + Partnerships at Katy Perry's Firework Foundation, a role she assumed in January 2024.1

Professional Background

Nguyen's career spans over two decades, encompassing various aspects of the entertainment and sports industries. Her experience includes:

Entertainment Industry::

• Worked in publicity at Miramax Films, Creative Artists Agency, and Paramount Pictures
• Produced award-winning documentaries and series, including "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story" and Google's "Power On" series

Sports::

• Served as a PR and talent relations consultant for major tennis events, including five seasons at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships

Advocacy and Philanthropy::

• Former SVP and Head of Entertainment at TIME'S UP (2019-2022)
• Senior consultant at Acora Partners, focusing on women's rights advocacy

Current Roles

Firework Foundation:: As Head of Strategy + Partnerships, Nguyen provides strategic leadership in:

• Fundraising
• Brand partnerships
• Donor relations
• Communications1

Nguyen Strategies:: Nguyen is also the Founder and CEO of her own company, offering 360 strategies that combine talent management, marketing, digital, public relations, and partnerships.1

Notable Projects

In August-December 2023, Nguyen served as the event producer for Katy Perry's inaugural charity pickleball tournament, "Light Up the Court," where she managed fundraising, brand partnerships, event production, and celebrity engagement.123

Ngoc Nguyen's unique blend of experience as both a publicist and producer allows her to create impactful strategies and storytelling across various sectors, making her a valuable asset to Katy Perry's Firework Foundation and other philanthropic endeavors.1