Quỳnh Iris Nguyen - de Prelle

Quỳnh Iris Nguyen - de Prelle is a politician, poet, social activist, and cultural researcher in Belgium, dedicated to preserving Vietnamese identity and fostering unity within the Vietnamese community in Europe. She founded IVB – Vietnam-Pacific Intercultural Center in Brussels to connect the community and help young Vietnamese abroad understand their heritage. In October 2024, she ran for the Woluwe-Saint-Lambert District Council, representing the Les Engagés party. She is also a Board and General Assembly member at Wolu-Actions asbl, contributing to education, social, and cultural programs.

With expertise in management, leadership, and policy consulting, Quỳnh Iris plays a crucial role in supporting Vietnamese organizations in maintaining their identity and sustainable growth. She has co-founded key organizations such as: Vietnamese Business Association in Belgium (VBAB), Vietnamese Young Business Association in Europe (VYBE), Vietnamese Intellectuals Association in Belgium & Luxembourg (ViLaB), We Love Phở in Europe,...

As part of VYBE, she actively supports young entrepreneurs in strengthening Vietnam-EU business connections, promoting policy, culture, and communication collaborations, and building a sustainable foundation for Vietnamese businesses in Europe in the digital age.