Master of Laws (International Law), 2004
International Alumni Award - proudly supported by UTS College
Thi Bich Ngoc Pham is an extraordinary woman, who has demonstrated her dedication to progressing international co-operation, social justice and creating more opportunities for young people through education.
Ngoc’s impressive career spans nearly three decades at the Office of the National Assembly of Vietnam (ONA), across several senior leadership roles including Project Manager and Director of International Co-operation Programs. She significantly contributed to strengthening ONA’s capacity and championed capacity building for young officers by promoting in-country and international training programs.
As the Deputy Director General then Director General for the Department of Protocol and International Co-operation, Ngoc was instrumental in facilitating the enrolment of selected Vietnamese MPs and administrative staff in various educational programs in Australian universities, including UTS. She also fostered and coordinated an internship program that allowed foreign post-graduate students to attend the Legislative Studies Institute of Vietnam Parliament for the first time in the history of the institute.
In 2017, Ngoc became Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam to Sri Lanka and the Maldives – making her one of the youngest non-carrier female diplomats ever appointed by her country to such a position. As ambassador, she actively coordinated to further promote the trade cooperation between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, securing several vital industry partnerships during her service. At the height of the COVID pandemic, Ngoc worked tirelessly to help Vietnamese migrant workers in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Her exemplary work had a meaningful impact on the lives of Vietnamese migrant workers in these two countries during this challenging period – including contributing to the Maldives’ efforts to cope with the pandemic by coordinating Vietnamese aid.
Over the years, Ngoc has earned a reputation for her high professional integrity, resourcefulness and dedication. Her devotion and contribution to fostering sustainable education programs means people in Vietnam can build their knowledge and skills to forge their own pathways and make their own contributions to society.
Ngoc holds bachelor degrees in Economic Law and Foreign Languages (English), as well as a Master of International Laws from UTS. Today, as the Deputy Director General for the Office for Party and Union Affairs at the ONA, she hopes to continue to help young people in her office gain new knowledge and perspectives and apply these in supporting Vietnam and its people.
Education gives people the foundation and knowledge that can help develop their career and contribute to society. And when we support people who are involved in the policy making process, that foundation will have a very positive impact for a country and its people.