Assemblymember Joe Coto (D- San Jose) has chosen Jenny Do as the 23rd Assembly District Woman of the Year. Each year the California Legislative Women’s Caucus sponsors the annual “Woman of the Year” celebration. Every Assembly Member in the state selects one woman who resides in his or her district who has significantly contributed to the community. The honorees are recognized during a ceremony in the Assembly Chambers and presented with a framed resolution.  A celebration reception is held upon adjournment of the floor session. The honorees are highlighted in the California Museum for history, women and the arts during the month of March.  This year’s event is being held at the State Capitol on Monday, March 5, 2007.

Jenny Do was selected for her efforts to make a difference in San Jose and beyond.  In addition to being a successful attorney, Jenny is the Executive Director of the Friends of Hue Foundation which operates an orphanage serving 40 children, a mobile medical clinic serving 100 patients per month and a micro-financing program serving 1000 families in Central Vietnam.  Jenny also served as an Arts Commissioner on the City of San Jose’s Arts Commission and was the founder of GreenRice Gallery which provides a venue for Vietnamese-American artists.  Jenny has helped to plan and organize numerous fundraising events to support impoverished women and to assist non-profit community organizations and the arts.  She received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree from San Jose State University and her law degree from Lincoln Law School.  Jenny is currently a candidate for a Masters degree in Art History at San Jose State. 

“Jenny is an inspiration and role model for our community, she is not only passionate about so many worthy causes, and she is active in addressing solutions. I’m proud to recognize her as our Woman of the Year,” said Coto.