On October 3, USIP and the Vietnam Society hosted a profound exploration of healing and harmony as part of an open dialogue on Vietnamese and Vietnamese American accomplishments and the road ahead for lasting reconciliation and peace. The conversation explored the profound impact of art and culture on healing and unity and offer young Vietnamese Americans a chance to contribute to a brighter and more united future.

Erin Steinhauer, welcoming remarks
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Vietnam Society

Le Ly Hayslip
Author, “When Heaven and Earth Changed Places”

Kenneth Nguyen
Podcast Host, “The Vietnamese”

Long Tran
Assistant Professor and Washington Faculty Fellow, Ohio State University

Andrew Wells-Dang, moderator
Senior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ambassador Ted Osius, closing remarks
President and CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/bridging-past-and-future-vietnamese-conversation