03/08: Barrier-Breaking Journalist Betty Nguyen Joins CBS News
March 08, 2010
Betty Nguyen, the first Vietnamese-American to anchor a national news broadcast in the United States, is starting a new chapter in her career, and joining CBS News. Last week, the network announced her new role as a correspondent for the Early Show and as the anchor of CBS Morning News. Known for her award-winning coverage of everything from the recent earthquake in Haiti to the Virginia Tech massacre and the death of Pope John Paul II, Nguyen brings years of award-winning experience to CBS, where she will be a fixture of morning broadcasts.
More than a journalist, Betty Nguyen is also longtime philanthropist, and a member of the Philanthropy in Texas Hall of Fame. The co-founder of Help the Hungry, a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian aid to poverty-stricken families, she is dedicated to helping those less fortunate, and uses her television platform to help advocate for those in need.
A well-respected media and diversity speaker, Betty Nguyen shares stories from the frontlines of the biggest news of the day, and inspires with her personal tale of success. Contact Keppler Speakers bureau for more information on bringing Betty Nguyen to your next event.
