Who We Are

The National Organization for Vietnamese American Leadership of Greater Washington, DC (NOVAL-DC) is a service-based nonprofit organization with a mission to build sustainable leadership in the Vietnamese American community and preserve the Vietnamese cultural heritage. We seek to elevate the Vietnamese American community by developing the next generation of leaders and promoting greater awareness of our community and culture to the American mainstream. We are comprised of professionals and college students who are passionate and committed towards advancing the well-being of the Vietnamese American community.

Our Mission

“Great leaders don’t set out to be a leader…they set out to make a difference”