About Extraordinary Heroes

Extraordinary Heroes was founded on a simple but powerful belief: Every young person has the potential to become a hero.

Our Core Beliefs

We believe the future is shaped by what we choose to do today.

That's why Extraordinary Heroes invests in people, communities, and the planet.

We support organizations and initiatives that create opportunities for young people, strengthen communities, improve well-being, and protect the environment.

We don't do it for recognition.

We do it because showing up matters.

How We Drive Change

We turn intention into action through strategic grant-making, partnerships, and hands-on engagement.

We seek out organizations and grassroots initiatives that understand the needs of the communities they serve and have the leadership, commitment, and ability to create meaningful results.

Whenever possible, we don't just write a check.

We show up. We volunteer. We learn. We participate.

Accountability & Standards

We believe charitable giving comes with responsibility.

We carefully evaluate the organizations and initiatives we support, looking for strong leadership, mission alignment, responsible stewardship, and meaningful impact.

Our goal is not simply to fund good work.

It's to help good work go further.

Our Mission

Empowering Today's Youth to Become Tomorrow's Heroes—and Safeguarding the Planet They Will Inherit.

As a private charitable foundation, we support initiatives that:

Expand access to education and enrichment
Provide mentorship and leadership opportunities
Promote character, civic responsibility, and well-being
Create pathways to long-term opportunity
Strengthen families and communities
Protect, restore, and sustain our environment
Inspire the next generation to become responsible stewards of our planet

We believe a better future requires both opportunity for people and responsibility for the planet.

“Imagine how extraordinary these kids could be if they had an equal opportunity!”

— Q. Nguyen, Founder of Extraordinary Heroes

Meet Your Super Board

A team of people who believe that creating a better future starts with showing up today.

Quy “Q” Nguyen

Founder, Chairman & CEO
Entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist, investor, optimistic do-gooder, and a believer in others. When he's not traveling, volunteering, or dancing, you'll probably find him on the pickleball court.
Tina Duong

Executive Director & Board Member
Passionate about 2 things: spending time with her family and dominating the pickleball courts. Not in any particular order.
Andre Vovan, MD, MBA

Board Member
A physician, leader, and advocate for healthier communities who brings a commitment to service and giving back. But he’d would prefer to be on the pickleball courts.
Mimi Trinh, MD

Board Member
A physician, traveler, and advocate for making a positive difference in the lives of others. When she's not traveling with family, you'll likely find her playing pickleball.