Amanda Nguyen

Amanda N. Nguyen (born October 10, 1991) is a social entrepreneur, civil rights activist, and the CEO and founder of Rise, a non-governmental civil rights organization. She played a key role in proposing and drafting the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act, which passed unanimously in Congress. Nguyen gained recognition for her efforts in stopping violence against Asian Americans after her viral video calling for media coverage. Her notable achievements include being nominated for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, being named one of the 2022 Time Women of the Year, and receiving accolades such as the 24th Annual Heinz Award in Public Policy, Time 100 Next, Forbes 30 Under 30, and being credited as a Top 100 Global Thinker. Nguyen is also featured in the 2022 anthology We Are Here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Have Shaped the United States.