Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)
Ly Huynh has a vast range of experience in social work and public health. Starting as a Retail Clerk at Clark College and later specializing in research, policy analysis, counseling, and community resource support. With an MSW in Clinical Social Work, Ly Huynh has worked in various roles such as a Health Fair Director, Policy Analyst, Clinical Supervisor, and Therapist, providing services and advocating for marginalized communities in different organizations like Harborview Medical Center and The Seattle Public Library. The commitment to supporting individuals in need and advocating for equitable resources is evident throughout their career trajectory.
Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA)
Formerly the Public Defender Association, Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) is a nonprofit organization that plants seeds for a world rooted in community and care instead of punishment and neglect. We work with people actively seeking to move past experiences of harm and injury, along with neighborhood and public partners. Through compassion and a harm reduction framework, we create and implement better responses to public health and safety.