Dr. Nguyen Le Hoai Anh is a senior lecturer and Head of the Department of Social Work Foundations at Faculty of Social work, Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and professional practice, her work sits at the intersection of social work, gender studies, and education.

Her research focuses on gender-based violence, student wellbeing, and resilience, particularly among young people in educational settings. She has led and contributed to multiple national and international projects in collaboration with organizations such as the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, and international partners including Plan International, ChildFund, and Save the Children. She is also an alumna of several prestigious international programs, including the CONVERGE postdoctoral training (Emory University, USA) and Erasmus+ academic exchange.

Dr. Hoai Anh has published extensively on social work, gender, and sexuality education, including books and peer-reviewed articles. Her current work explores dating violence among university students in Vietnam, with a particular emphasis on resilience processes and the development of inclusive, trauma-informed support systems to enhance student wellbeing. Her broader academic and professional interests include comprehensive sexuality education, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health, and innovative teaching approaches integrating participatory and AI-enhanced learning in social work education.