Prior to joining How2Recycle as Project Manager, Thao Nguyen, Ph.D. was on the Mission team at Beautycounter as a safety scientist where she advocated for safer, more sustainable personal care products. She is experienced in ingredient sourcing, formula, and packaging assessment. Thao received her Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine with a specialization in soft polymer systems and nanotechnology. She leverages her technical knowledge to innovate on current consumer chemical infrastructure with a focus on greener practices. When she’s not trying to save the world, she can be often found cooking, baking, or traveling. She is also an avid beauty consumer and is heavily invested in creating better products.
What is your why?
As an engineer, I care deeply about the legacy of the products I work on. I value future-conscious thinking and believe in innovating with integrity where science can provide a practical, real-world solution. Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I would like future generations to enjoy the wonders of the natural world as much as I did.