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Quyen Nguyen published Quyen Nguyen, AAPI Caucus Steering Committee Member in Meet the Team 2021-04-10 07:02:34 -0400
Quyen Nguyen, Former AAPI Caucus Steering Committee Member
Hi! I’m Quyen. I am an Iowa voter and have lived in Bogotá, Colombia for over four years. Previously, I also lived abroad in Vietnam and Thailand. I have been a member of Democrats Abroad since 2018 when our country chapter came together in Colombia. I’ve served as chair of DA Colombia since 2019. I was also co-chair of the Global Youth Caucus when it re-formed in 2020—I recently stepped down from the steering committee only because I passed the maximum age limit! I am also proud to be a founding member of the Global AAPI Caucus and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.I am thrilled that we now have this space to build our AAPI community within DA, and to share our culture and common concerns with others across the organization.
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Quyen Nguyen published The government needs to hold us all accountable until we begin to do it ourselves in ERA Stories 2021-04-08 22:04:52 -0400
The government needs to hold us all accountable until we begin to do it ourselves
If we lived in a perfect world, we would all be treated equally despite our genders. We are not anywhere close to living in that world, and we have an overwhelming amount of data to support that. This is why we need the government to protect us with the ERA and hold corporations accountable until they do. I am an Iowa voter living in Colombia.
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Dems Abroad Colombia September Newsletter
Dear Friend,
We are now 45 days away from the elections, and there is no time to waste!
If you elected to receive your ballot by email, you should receive it by Saturday, September 19 (not sure whether or not you did? Chat with someone for help on votefromabroad.org). If you must send your ballot back by postal mail, please send it by Monday, September 21 to ensure it gets back to the U.S. on time! You can save tons of money by sending it back through the U.S. Embassy (more on that below).
We are still always looking for volunteers for the global network and DA Colombia (respond to this email for more info). If you don’t have time to volunteer but still want to help in other ways, consider the following:
- Stay informed by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and by reading our newsletters—then re-share this info with others.
- Ask 5 friends to join Democrats Abroad Colombia.
- Donate $20.20 for the 2020 elections. Each dollar you give helps us reach four more potential voters!
- Join caucuses to get more involved with special communities you’re passionate about.
Your vote counts. If you haven’t registered to vote or requested your ballot yet, don’t worry. There is still time if you do it right away. If you encounter any issues along the way, don’t give up—we are here to help you exercise your right to vote.
Democratically yours,
Quyen Nguyen
Chair, Democrats Abroad Colombia
Need help registering to vote? Join us for 1:1 help on Sundays or chat with someone on votefromabroad.org.
Ballots officially are sent out on September 19. Fill it out and do not waste time- send it back to your local board of elections ASAP. Sept 19 is 45 days from November 3 or 6 weeks away! We’ve done some homework and here’s what we know.
If you MAIL in your ballot (OPTION 1):
- The US Embassy (Bogotá) and Consulate (Barranquilla) can deliver your ballot (or voter registration packet).
- It is FREE.
- Your ballot or voter registration packet MUST be in a sealed, addressed and postage-paid envelope.
- You can in-person drop off your ballot or registration packet OR you can mail it to the US Embassy or Consulate (see mailing address below).
- Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
- You are not able to track mail delivery via this method.
If you MAIL in your ballot (OPTION 2):
- Several private courier services offer international delivery including: Deprisa, FedEx, DHL, and 472.
- This method includes tracking for mail delivery.
- Delivery time can approximately range 4-6 business days.
- This method does incur a cost. Approximate quotes we've received are $120,000~$220,000.
Should you opt to send your ballot through the US Embassy or Consulate, bear in mind the time lapse of sending your ballot or registration packet. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to send your ballot or registration packet as soon as you can to allow for on-time delivery. Remember, Sept. 19 is already 6 weeks away from Nov 3.
Contact us with any questions, challenges, or experiences you want to share at [email protected] or via messaging our Facebook or Instagram accounts. We can help you make a plan to get your ballot in.
How do I send my ballot to the U.S. from Colombia?
Get your ballot to the U.S.
Private Couriers
FEDERAL WRITE-IN ABSENTEE BALLOT (FWAB)
If for any reason, you do not receive your ballot (having registered and requested one) and the time is ticking, you can mail in the FWAB. This ballot serves as a back-up ballot. It is official and counts. You can find an FWAB at https://www.votefromabroad.
org/fwab/. Once you mail this in, you do not need to send in the other ballot should it come in later. We do recommend, as with the state ballot, follow up. Contact your local election office. Check in with friends and family as well to ensure they are doing the same.
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DA Colombia
http://www.democratsabroad.org/ P.S. - Click below to let us know your current voting status!
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Help Get Out the Vote!
The elections are right around the corner, and here are some ways you can help us create a BLUE WAVE:
- Stay informed by following us on social media (@DemsAbroadYouth)
- Reach out to others to help them register and request their ballots
- Hang up Vote From Abroad posters
- Train to be a phone banker (its' easy!)
- Then, join one of the many available phone banking outreach campaigns
- If you want to help but don't have much free time, consider making a donation here.
- Re-share informational posts to help others learn how to vote
- Create your own posts encouraging others to vote
- Attend Democrats Abroad Global Youth Caucus events to get excited about the elections (here's one coming up soon)
- Join other caucuses to get involved with other issues you care about
Please contribute in any way you can—with your time, your voice, or with other resources. We can make a difference if we actively engage together.
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Quyen Nguyen published How to return your 2020 ballot to the US from Colombia in News 2020-09-25 11:49:39 -0400
How to return your 2020 ballot to the US from Colombia
The least expensive option for returning your ballot is to send in or drop off your ballot to the US Embassy in Bogotá or the US Consulate in Barranquilla. Your envelope needs to have a US stamp or postage paid. Please allow as much time as possible - we recommend four to six weeks!
US Embassy - BogotáMailing address:Att: Voting Assistance OfficerCra. 45 No. 24b-27Bogotá D.CColombia 11132In-person drop-off: Monday-Friday 2pm-4pmUS Consulate - BarranquillaMailing address:American Citizen ServicesCalle 77b 57-141 Suite 511Barranquilla, ColombiaIn-person drop-off: Monday- Friday 8am-5pmIf you want to have the ability to track your ballot and can spend more, use a private courier, e.g. DHL, FedEx, Deprisa, Servientrega. This can cost from COP120,000 to COP220,000.
If none of these options will work for you, please get in touch with us, and we’ll help you make a plan!
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DPCA International Treasurer
Quyen is the founder of Summit International Education and a professor of inclusive leadership and intercultural business communications.