Phuong Quach is a senior nonprofit consultant, executive search leader, and philanthropic advisor with more than 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership, build community, and drive meaningful social impact. She brings deep expertise in organizational strategy, executive transitions, stakeholder engagement, membership growth, and network-building, along with a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

As a Principal, Phuong leads executive search engagements and advises foundations, philanthropy-serving organizations, and nonprofit leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership transitions, governance, membership strategy, and sustainable growth. She is a trusted partner to CEOs, boards, and executive teams navigating periods of transformation, helping organizations align strategy, talent, and culture to achieve lasting impact. Her work spans organizational development, executive recruitment, revenue growth strategies, and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen both institutions and communities.

Prior to joining NPAG, Phuong served as Vice President of Member Engagement at Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), one of the nation’s leading philanthropy-serving organizations. As a member of the executive leadership team, she was responsible for membership strategy, organizational growth, stakeholder engagement, and program innovation. During her tenure, she helped shape NCG’s strategic focus on advancing equity and justice, fostering regional vibrancy and sustainability, and strengthening leadership across the philanthropic sector. She also served as Interim Co-CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic, guiding the organization through a period of unprecedented uncertainty and change.

Earlier in her career, Phuong served as Membership Director at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), where she expanded national membership engagement and advocated for increased philanthropic investments in AANHPI communities. Her commitment to community-led philanthropy continues through in her volunteer roles as co-founder of the Hella Heart Oakland Giving Circle and founder of Islanders in Philanthropy, both dedicated to cultivating community building and giving.

A first-generation college graduate, Phuong’s professional journey has been shaped by the opportunities created through Head Start and affirmative action programs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Anthropology from Macalester College and a Master of Public Administration from the City University of New York as a National Urban Fellow. Born in Vietnam and raised in Minnesota, she brings a lifelong commitment to equity, inclusion, and community building. Known for her warmth, curiosity, and ability to connect people and ideas, Phuong is energized by creating relationships that inspire leadership and meaningful change.