Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Acie Juco Roxas has experience in various roles including Youth Program Manager at Vietnamese Association of Illinois, Senior Community Organizer at ALLIANCE OF FILIPINOS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT, and Footwear Merchandise & Sales Coordinator at AKIRA Chicago. Additionally, Acie has experience as a Department Head of Footwear, Inventory Processor, Cashier at AKIRA Chicago, Salon Associate at Genacelli Salon & The East Studio, and Customer Service Representative at Dominick's Finer Foods. Acie completed their education at Haskana Institute of Cosmetology.
Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Established in 1976, the Vietnamese Association of Illinois (VAI), a 501(c)(3), has served thousands of Vietnamese Americans and other ethnic refugee and immigrant communities in facilitating resettlement and citizenship, building community, raising political awareness, providing educational opportunities, addressing multi-generational issues for seniors and youth, and strengthening cultural heritage. VAI’s mission is to strengthen and perpetuate the unity and solidarity of the Vietnamese residing in the state of Illinois; generate and implement the mutual assistance spirit among the Vietnamese ethnic group members; promote, support, and develop cultural, social and educational programs to serve people in Illinois; and foster the development and strength of various Vietnamese organizations in the state of Illinois.