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.

Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Vân Huynh

Duckie Huynh

Francis Khuc

Shara Chau

Phyllis Phyl Liu

Thao Truong

Rapeepat Rachel Kumpichai

Ngoc Le

Naomi Nomi Salcedo

Minh Nguyen

Kyna Nguyen

Bethy Gidey Abrha

Community Services Team

Operations Team

Teams at Vietnamese Association of Illinois

Community Services Team

Operations Team