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Betty Nguyen  

Award-Winning Journalist, Co-Anchor at WPIX, Humanitarian Advocate

Betty Nguyen is an award-winning journalist whose work has taken her across the globe. She is currently a co-anchor at WPIX in New York City and has spent her career covering some of the most significant issues of our time.

Nguyen has worked extensively as an anchor for NBC News and MSNBC, where she covered pivotal events including the 2016 Presidential election, the Boston Marathon bombings, the election of Pope Francis, the birth of Prince George, and the death of Nelson Mandela. Before joining NBC, she was at CBS where she anchored "The CBS Morning News" and reported for "CBS This Morning." Her coverage included the 2012 Presidential election, the death of Osama Bin Laden, the Royal wedding, and the Gulf oil spill. Earlier in her career at CNN, Nguyen anchored the weekend edition of CNN Newsroom, contributing to the network's Peabody Award-winning coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its coverage of the 2006 tsunami in South Asia that won an Alfred I. duPont award.

Nguyen co-founded Help the Hungry, a global non-profit dedicated to alleviating hunger and providing humanitarian aid. Her work both in journalism and humanitarian efforts has earned her multiple prestigious awards, including two Peabody Awards, an Alfred I. duPont Award, and several Emmy Awards.

Her personal journey from fleeing a war-torn country to settling in America is a central theme in her speaking engagements, emphasizing diversity, overcoming adversity, and the impact of humanitarian work. Nguyen's broad audience appeal and engaging personality make her an acclaimed keynote speaker, adept at connecting with audiences at conferences and universities.

Speech Topics


Humanitarian Work: It Will Change Your Life

Were all searching for that sense of purpose. The answer to the question: why am I here? While family and career may drive your life, helping those in need will change your life. Youll be surprised how much you truly get from the act of giving. Nguyen takes audiences to some of the poorest regions of the world by sharing stories from her humanitarian aid trips.

Diversity: Dont Hide from It, Celebrate It!

Diversity is all around usin our schools, in our offices and in our communities. Often, what sets us apart is what makes us great. By pooling together our diverse backgrounds and experiences, we increase our knowledge and find new solutions to the problems we all face as humans. Nguyen shares stories of how diversity has enriched the media and our lives.

Betty Nguyen: From Saigon to Today

The road to success may seem long, but it doesnt have to take a lifetime. A little luck and a lot of hard work can get you there quickly. You just have to be up for the challenge. You have to make the choice to excel. In this presentation, Nguyen offers her secrets to a successful career and provides an inside look at covering the story.

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