Meet Our Team

George Huynh is the Executive Director of the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID). The son of Vietnamese refugees, he was born and raised in Dorchester. Before joining VietAID, George spent two years in Boston City Hall across three administrations, most recently as Mayor Wu’s Dorchester liaison. He has also taught in Boston Public Schools and worked as a legal advocate for low-income clients.

George has seen VietAID’s impact firsthand: his family lived at Bloomfield Gardens for nearly a decade and received services at the community center, and he spent a summer at VietAID as a teaching assistant.

A dedicated community volunteer, George has served as a senior advisor and youth mentor at Dorchester Youth Collaborative and now sits on the board of Words as Worlds. He speaks Vietnamese and Spanish and holds a BA in Political Science from Yale University. In his spare time, George can be found on the basketball court, playing pickup with locals or organized ball with his travel team. He also enjoys exploring the world and spending time with loved ones.

Vina is the Operations Manager at VietAID. Summer of 2021, she joined VietAID’s team as the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Coordinator until this past summer (2026). The YLP Coordinator role transformed her life in ways that she cannot describe and she’ll forever be grateful to VietAID’s community of young people. Vina has been so privileged to have had the opportunity to develop her own leadership alongside phenomenal young people from all over Boston throughout the years. Now, she is beyond excited to fully transition into supporting VietAID’s growth and sustainability so the organization can continue building with its community.

Hung grew up with a strong connection to the Vietnamese community, so being able to work at VietAID is especially meaningful to him. Hung is VietAID’s Office Manager and Staff Accountant, where he helps with the day-to-day operations of the office and handles a variety of accounting and administrative work. He enjoys being part of a team that gives back to the community and getting to work with so many great people at VietAID.

Outside of work, Hung enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, hanging out with friends, and exploring new places around Boston. He’s always down for good food and trying something new.

Cheri supports development initiatives and communications at VietAID. She enjoys helping connect VietAID’s mission with the people who make its programmes possible and sharing the stories behind VietAID’s work. She is especially grateful to work alongside colleagues and supporters who share her excitement and love for supporting and advocating for the community. 

Cheri holds a master’s in Global Affairs from King’s College London. Outside of work, she enjoys cosy activities such as baking, coffee farming and recreational organising (cafe spreadsheets).

Rocky Bui is the facility manager at the Vietnamese American Community Center (VACC). Rocky oversees safety, cleanliness, and rental bookings to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the building and its physical assets.

The community center holds a lot of events requested by communities and organizations throughout Boston and the greater Boston area. The community center is a vital gathering space for local residents. It’s a space for people to come together across generations, cultures, and communities; for organizations to organize; for young people to gather; for families to celebrate; and for community members to share their traditions, experiences, and vision for the future. Which is in tune with VietAID’s mission. Rocky is delighted to assist with and be a part of this endeavor. 

When possible, Rocky loves to travel. Particularly either outside the country or outside the mainland. It’s always fascinating to see and experience things that you do not typically see from where you reside, even the little moments! The feeling is always refreshing and a great cognitive reboot every single time. He tends to go all out for those occasions, possibly splurge a bit!

Linh Nguyen is Director of Senior Program and has been part of the VietAID family for more than 10 years. Linh studied Finance and began her career working in direct services and housing counseling. When VietAID took over the Senior Program from Kit Clark, she applied for the position, and that’s where her journey with the senior community began.

What Linh loves most about her work is the people. She enjoys meeting seniors every day, getting to know them, and sharing in their lives. Whether through Tai Chi or yoga, singing karaoke, or dancing, there is always something that makes her smile. Linh feel fortunate to be part of a community where people can stay active, connected, and have fun together.

When Linh isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends—and, of course, she can never say no to good Vietnamese food! One of the things she appreciates most about VietAID is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a positive difference in the community.

Loan Vo works as VietAID’s Social Direct Service Staff. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she volunteered at VietAID and after three months of volunteering, was offered the opportunity to become a staff member. This allowed her to continue serving and supporting VietAID’s community in a professional capacity.

Loan majored in English and French at Saigon University of Education. In addition, she also holds a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from Saigon University of Economy. 

She enjoys working in social services and for the past six years, she’s been grateful for the opportunity to meet, assist, and serve the community residents; especially new immigrants and seniors. Loan truly loves her work and feels proud that VietAID is well-known in Massachusetts, not only by community residents in need but also by other agencies and organizations, including the Social Security Administration referring the residents to VietAID. for assistance. She is able to help individuals and families access the resources and connect them with important social benefits.

One of the most rewarding parts of Loan’s  work has been helping seniors obtain stable housing, even sometimes within one to two years. She takes her responsibilities seriously and her dedication comes from understanding, sympathy and love for people who lack English proficiency and technology. 

Outside of work, Loan even drives seniors to the temple for chanting and vegetarian meals on weekends. She values her connection to Vietnamese culture and community, and hopes to continue contributing to a stronger, more connected, and supportive Vietnamese community for many years to come.

Ricky is VietAID’s Community Engagement Coordinator. Growing up in Dorchester and having once been a participant in VietAID’s programs himself, returning to work here has been a deeply meaningful, full-circle experience. It has allowed him to give back to the same community that once supported him growing up.

In this role, Ricky supports our Direct Services program as a co-case manager, assisting with client cases and facilitating daily intakes. He also leads VietAID’s digital media outreach and supports various creative projects and initiatives that help the organization connect with our community. He oversees VietAID’s community engagement efforts, working alongside local neighborhood organizations and Boston-wide community groups on initiatives that directly impact the people VietAID serves.

Hoa Mai is the Director of VietAID’s Âu Cơ Preschool, the first dual Vietnamese English preschool in the United States. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality early education and preserving Vietnamese language and culture for the next generation of Vietnamese Americans in Massachusetts. She holds dual master’s degrees in Applied Linguistics (TESOL/Bilingual Education) and American Studies from UMass Boston.

Thao first joined VietAID as an intern, which became one of the most valuable experiences for her. It not only allowed her to work in an office environment, but it also helped her understand her community more deeply. Four years after that internship, Thao returned to that same building—but this time in a different role: Family Engagement & Enrollment Specialist at Âu Cơ Preschool. Time flies, but Thao’s willingness to serve our community stays the same.

Tuyen Tran is a Family Advocate and Classroom Teacher at Âu Cơ Preschool. She has been with Âu Cơ since 2002, and has loved every single day of it! It’s her passion to teach, nurture, and prepare the next generation of students for their journey ahead. Every day brings something new and exciting, and she loves discovering, learning, and growing alongside her students. As a teacher, watching her students learn, grow, play, and build confidence is truly one of Tuyen’s favorite parts of the job. 

Outside of the classroom, Tuyen enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and sharing delicious meals, and staying connected to my Vietnamese culture. On the weekends, she loves teaching Vietnamese language and culture to children to help them learn more about their heritage.

Nguyen Ha is a Lead Teacher in the Ducklings Classroom at Âu Cơ Preschool. She has been part of the Âu Cơ Preschool family since 2019, and it has been such a rewarding experience to watch children learn, grow, and discover the world around them.

Working with young children is more than just a job for her—it is something she truly loves and feels passionate about. Nguyen believes that every child is unique, curious, and capable, and she strives to create a warm, safe, and nurturing classroom where children feel loved, respected, and confident to be themselves.

Nguyen believes children learn best when they are having fun, exploring, asking questions, and building positive relationships. She especially enjoys creating playful, hands-on, and age-appropriate activities that encourage children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.

Every day in the Ducklings Classroom is a new opportunity to learn and grow together. Nguyen feels very lucky to be part of each child’s early years and look forward to creating many happy memories, sharing lots of smiles and laughter, and celebrating all of their little—and big—accomplishments along the way.

Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places with my family, discovering new experiences, and making meaningful memories together. She believes these special moments with family are a wonderful reminder of how important it is to slow down, enjoy the little things, and appreciate the journey.

Nguyen is excited to continue building a loving classroom community where every child feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.

Nancy is one of VietAID’s lead teachers at Âu Cơ Preschool. She loves teaching, spending time with children, and watching them grow. She wants to create a safe and loving classroom where every child feels supported. Nancy graduated from Lesley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.