Vietnamese Association of Illinois
Anjali Misra is currently the Development Manager at Vietnamese Association of Illinois, bringing over a decade of experience in fundraising and development roles. With a Master of Arts in Gender & Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Anjali has worked in various charitable organizations such as iMentor, Chicago Literacy Alliance, and Free Spirit Media, showcasing their commitment to social causes.
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.