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Biography
Anh B. Tong is an operations research and systems analyst at U.S. Department of the Army headquarters, supporting the deputy chief of staff for programs. Her work focuses on developing and justifying plans, programs, and resourcing strategies for Army systems on behalf of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Tong oversees analytical initiatives within the Warfighting Analysis Division, advancing cost‑effective solutions and integrating data analytics into future force design and modernization.
She began her career at the National Institutes of Health as an industrial and systems engineer, where she led simulations, modeling, and Lean Six Sigma applications that contributed to significant cost reductions within the Department of Health and Human Services. Tong credits Oregon State University’s culture, educational excellence, and faculty mentorship as central to her development. Her career philosophy emphasizes collaboration, resilience, and the belief that strong relationships amplify great work.