Dora Nguyen van Yen

Dora Nguyen Van Yen currently serves as the Directrice générale déléguée adjointe at Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, a position held since March 2021, overseeing the direction of museums, gardens, and zoos. Previously, Dora was the Directrice générale par interim for the Ville de Bordeaux from September 2020 to March 2021, where responsibilities included supporting new elected officials and developing the mandate roadmap. As the Ajointe à la Directrice générale de la culture at the Direction generale de la culture de la ville de Bordeaux from February 2017 to March 2021, management of resources, development, and partnerships was key, overseeing a budget of 30 million euros and coordinating major cultural projects. Prior roles include Chargée du dialogue territorial at Bordeaux Métropole and Directrice adjointe at Assemblée des départements de France. Education includes a Master in Public Affairs from Sciences Po and studies at the Institut National des Etudes Territoriales (INET).