# Amy Truong

> Founder, Chief of Tea, Tea Educator

Location: San Diego, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/amy-truong

Experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in craft food & beverages industry. Amy was voted Top 50 LGBTQ+ Leaders of Influence by San Diego Business Journal and San Diego Equality Business Association. They also currently serve as Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association board officer. Learn more about me on my personal website: truongamy.com

## Work Experience
### Founder, Chief of Tea, Tea Educator @ PARU
Jan 2017 – Present | Greater San Diego Area
PARU is a modern tea company based in San Diego, California, specializing in loose leaf tea and matcha. We focus on single-origin teas and original blends that celebrate cultural heritage and uplift underrepresented communities across Asia, with roots in regions such as Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, and China. Through thoughtful sourcing and storytelling, we aim to create meaningful connections through tea.

### Board Officer @ Urasenke Tankokai San Diego Association
Jan 2023 – Present | San Diego, California, United States
Urasenke Chado is a branch of the Japanese tea ceremony, or Chado, that is part of the Urasenke school of tea. Chado is a ritualized art form that involves hospitality, art, and embodying the "spirit" of tea. Consulting on website management and design.

### Member Board of Directors @ SAY San Diego (Social Advocates for Youth)
Jan 2025 – Present | San Diego County, California, United States

### Production Manager @ Chef'd
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater Los Angeles Area
Managed the production team and cross functional operation departments. Responsible for strategic scheduling and planning of staff efficiency, training on new automation machinery and equipment. Production liaison between business development, supply chain, marketing, and tech departments for special projects, new programs and partnerships.

### Operations Manager @ Methodology.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | San Francisco Bay Area
Leading the operations team of 25+ staff and successfully train and recruit assistant operations managers, shift lead supervisors and operation team members. Conduct team training programs and develop monthly growth plans and performance evaluations and work alongside Corporate Executive Chef and R&D to create new packaging concepts and menu items.

### Operations Project Consultant @ Traffic Technologies
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Strategic Accounts Development @ Suntsu Frequency Control, Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 | Lake Forest, CA

### Professional Custom Designed Program Assistant @ University of California, Irvine Extension
Jan 2008 – Jan 2011 | Irvine, CA
Developed custom business programs for international students. Focused on English language courses for business.

Facilitated corporate visits and tours, orientations and graduations. Coordinated logistics and special activities during the course of business programs.


## Education
### Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
UC Irvine
Jan 2007 – Jan 2011

### Global Studies in Global Studies
Meiji Gakuin University
Jan 2010 – Jan 2010


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-truong-79604240/
- Personal website: https://truongamy.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-15