Thi Tran is the Director of Development at San José Spotlight, a digital publication covering policy, government, and business issues across Silicon Valley. In this capacity, he establishes community relationships, develops programmatic events, and plans the fundraising strategy which ensures a wider geographic market reach.

As the former Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving at Santa Clara University School of Law, Thi orchestrated the School of Law’s record breaking 24-hour fundraising campaign, reintroduced its annual gala following a hiatus, facilitated active involvement across the younger alumni base, and secured substantial attendance growth at consecutive alumni reunions. Prior to his tenure at the law school, Thi represented the City of San Jose as a Council Staffer. His policy areas consisted of constituent services, economic development, and public safety. He formerly served on the board of Associated Students as Director of Internal Affairs.

Thi graduated magna cum laude from San José State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Corporate Accounting & Finance and a minor in Public Administration and Policy. He earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law.