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Ideas, outcomes, and the work behind them.
A curated collection of profiles, interviews, and reporting about Joe’s work across technology, public service, economic development, and regional business leadership.
From public housing to chamber leader
A wide-ranging profile of Joe’s family story, public service, relationship with small business, and vision for Seattle’s economy.
Northwest Asian Weekly via Seattle Metro ChamberLeadership
Don’t take success for granted
On regional competitiveness, Seattle’s technology economy, and why economic opportunity must remain available to the next generation.
GeekWire Conversation May 6, 2026Why the Seattle Chamber hired a progressive as CEO
A look at the bridge between progressive values, business leadership, and the Chamber’s evolving civic role.
KUOW Profile April 9, 2019Joe Nguyen Is an AOC of the Washington Senate
A vivid profile of Joe’s first months in office, work ethic, use of technology, roots in White Center, and drive to bring new voices into government.
The Stranger Profile January 18, 2019State Sen. Joe Nguyen joins an increasingly diverse group of lawmakers in Olympia
On becoming Washington’s first Vietnamese American state senator, modernizing how a legislative office works, and reaching across the aisle on affordability, homelessness, and health care.
KNKX Public RadioPublic service
Can one agency reboot Washington state?
How Joe brought an engineering mindset, AI tools, and a focus on measurable outcomes to state government.
GeekWire Interview April 17, 2025Inside Olympia: Washington Commerce Director Joe Nguyen
A long-form conversation about trade, economic development, government agility, and Washington’s exposure to global change.
TVWPersonal
Finding the road to service
The experiences and relationships that moved Joe from finance and technology toward community and public service.
Seattle University Personal May 15, 2026Joe Nguyen’s perfect Seattle day
A quieter view of home: family breakfast, neighborhood festivals, the outdoors, and cooking for friends.
Axios Seattle Profile May 13, 2019Meet Washington State’s Motorcycle Enthusiast, Rap-Loving Asian American Freshman Senator
A personal profile of Joe’s family, early months in the Senate, love of motorcycles and music, and path from White Center to public office.
HuffPostPress & speaking
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