Ms. Vũ Phương Thảo is a Learning Experience Designer at Columbia+, the online learning platform of Columbia University, dedicated to bringing world-class education to learners worldwide. With first-hand experience living and working across Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States, she brings a truly global and multicultural perspective, shaping inclusive learning solutions that resonate with Columbia’s diverse student community.

Before being awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship for Vietnamese students (2022–2024) and completing her Master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Media (M.A.) at Teachers College, Columbia University (Ivy League) – ranked the No.1 graduate school of education in the United States – Ms. Vũ Phương Thảo had already distinguished herself as a double valedictorian, topping both entrance and graduation of the English Language Teacher Education program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education (2017).

In 2024, she was honored as one of only 10 outstanding students to receive the Provost’s Student Excellence Award from Columbia University, recognizing her exceptional contributions to innovating online learning experiences.

With over four years of experience designing and developing training programs for both educational institutions and enterprises, she combines a passion for learning analytics and cutting-edge educational technologies to create breakthrough online learning experiences that are both inspiring and deeply engaging. She currently serves as a EdTech Advisor for Breakthrough IELTS: From Adversity to Achievement, contributing her expertise to enhance the learner experience on the LMS platform.