Thuy has a passion
for people and
the environment

Thuy Tu Consulting is a Portland-based firm dedicated to shaping a better future through meaningful infrastructure projects.

Thuy Tu has over 25 years of experience as a Senior Transportation Planner and Civil Engineering Project Manager utilizing people-focused urban design concepts and methods. Thuy works at the intersection of transportation, social justice, resiliency planning, climate change, and sustainability for public and private projects. While facilitating collaboration among infrastructure innovators, Thuy serves as a liaison for her community, ensuring that the voices of the people inform future action and engagement.

Thuy graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Portland, where her studies were focused on traffic and transportation. She is an adjunct professor at the University of Portland, the Portland Campus of the University of Oregon’s School of Architecture and Allied Arts, and a mentor of project management and civil engineering for the Portland State University Student Chapter of Engineers without Borders. Thuy also led a course on Master Planning for Resiliency for the Lents Community and Vision Planning for 82nd Avenue.

  • “Thuy has a unique ability to see the connections across the many ‘silos’ that exists within transportation work. Her consistent energy and dynamism leverage that ability by allowing her to bring practitioners and diverse technical subjects together around common opportunities that are consistently engaging.”

    — Sean Batty

    TriMet Stations and Guideway Director

  • “Thuy has consistently demonstrated both a passion for and deep knowledge of transportation engineering and planning issues. Her enthusiasm is magnetic and leads to great team relationships and outcomes. I’ve greatly enjoyed exploring in her classes the critical issue of transportation resiliency and how planning can inform the political process from both a values and technical basis.”

    — Mauricio Leclerc

    PBOT Area & Project Planning Supervising Planner

  • “Collaborative, Knowledgeable, Energetic. Thuy is a great professor, professional, and businesswoman. Her ability to engage students and guide them in thinking outside the box, while keeping them fully engaged and motivated is one of her greatest strengths. She's great to work with and is always willing to help where she can. As a consultant she is very knowledgeable and aware of her client's needs in addition to focusing more on doing what's best and right for the community at large.”

    — Alexander S. Ubiadas, Jr.

    Transportation Safety, Security, and Emergency Management at WSP

  • I've worked with Thuy on several pursuits. She is capable of taking control of big projects and executing to the fullest. As well, she's a pleasure to work with. Thuy is cheerful in the face of daunting deadlines, responsive, and always available to lend a hand when necessary. Rarely do you come across someone who is talented at both big picture ideas and executing the small details. I thoroughly enjoy working with Thuy and look forward to our next pursuits.”

    — Tony Bardana

    Director of Marketing and Business Development, Hart Crowser, Inc.

Awards & Press

Thuy Tu has been featured in the media and honored by organizations for her vision and diversity efforts.

Business Tribune (2023)

DJC/ Women of Vision (2017)

DJC/ Building Diversity (2017)

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