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Betty K. Chin, CPM, BSN, BSED
Co-President
Background and Heritage
Betty, a first-generation American-born Chinese (ABC) from Pittsburgh, PA, is bilingual in Cantonese and deeply connected to her heritage. Her family’s legacy includes Omaha’s historic King Fong Café, established in 1920, and her contributions to preserving Chinese-American history include co-authoring an article on the Omaha Chinese Timeline in Omaha Magazine. In addition, she collaborated with Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO) to secure a second Omaha Chinese building,15i8 Cass Street, once known as the On Leong (Tong) Association.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
Leadership in World Affairs
As Co-President of the Nebraska World Affairs Council (NEWAC) since 2023, Betty has represented the organization at the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) National Conferences from 2021 to 2024, engaging with leaders from across the globe. She also revitalized Omaha’s Sister City relationship with Yantai, China, during her tenure as Acting Chair of the Yantai Committee for the Omaha Sister City Association (OSCA) from 2019 to 2022, culminating in a significant visit to Jinan and Yantai in 2019. In April 2025, Betty was appointed Yantai-Omaha Committee Co-Chair to revitalize the sister cities relationship.Global Impact and Community Engagement
Betty’s passion for world affairs is rooted in a career that spans cultural diplomacy, political engagement, and medical research. Her work managing studies at Creighton University (Osteoporosis) and UNMC (Alzheimer’s Human Brain) advanced critical health research, while her community roles in cultural organizations and political campaigns reflect a commitment to fostering understanding and global connections. In addition, Betty is Greek via “osmosis” claimed by her Godmother, Peggy C. Payne, mother of Alexander Payne.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
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Betty K. Chin, CPM, BSN, BSED
Co-President
Background and Heritage
Betty, a first-generation American-born Chinese (ABC) from Pittsburgh, PA, is bilingual in Cantonese and deeply connected to her heritage. Her family’s legacy includes Omaha’s historic King Fong Café, established in 1920, and her contributions to preserving Chinese-American history include co-authoring an article on the Omaha Chinese Timeline in Omaha Magazine. In addition, she collaborated with Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO) to secure a second Omaha Chinese building,15i8 Cass Street, once known as the On Leong (Tong) Association.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
Leadership in World Affairs
As Co-President of the Nebraska World Affairs Council (NEWAC) since 2023, Betty has represented the organization at the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) National Conferences from 2021 to 2024, engaging with leaders from across the globe. She also revitalized Omaha’s Sister City relationship with Yantai, China, during her tenure as Acting Chair of the Yantai Committee for the Omaha Sister City Association (OSCA) from 2019 to 2022, culminating in a significant visit to Jinan and Yantai in 2019. In April 2025, Betty was appointed Yantai-Omaha Committee Co-Chair to revitalize the sister cities relationship.Global Impact and Community Engagement
Betty’s passion for world affairs is rooted in a career that spans cultural diplomacy, political engagement, and medical research. Her work managing studies at Creighton University (Osteoporosis) and UNMC (Alzheimer’s Human Brain) advanced critical health research, while her community roles in cultural organizations and political campaigns reflect a commitment to fostering understanding and global connections. In addition, Betty is Greek via “osmosis” claimed by her Godmother, Peggy C. Payne, mother of Alexander Payne.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
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Betty K. Chin, CPM, BSN, BSED
Co-President
Background and Heritage
Betty, a first-generation American-born Chinese (ABC) from Pittsburgh, PA, is bilingual in Cantonese and deeply connected to her heritage. Her family’s legacy includes Omaha’s historic King Fong Café, established in 1920, and her contributions to preserving Chinese-American history include co-authoring an article on the Omaha Chinese Timeline in Omaha Magazine. In addition, she collaborated with Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO) to secure a second Omaha Chinese building,15i8 Cass Street, once known as the On Leong (Tong) Association.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
Leadership in World Affairs
As Co-President of the Nebraska World Affairs Council (NEWAC) since 2023, Betty has represented the organization at the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) National Conferences from 2021 to 2024, engaging with leaders from across the globe. She also revitalized Omaha’s Sister City relationship with Yantai, China, during her tenure as Acting Chair of the Yantai Committee for the Omaha Sister City Association (OSCA) from 2019 to 2022, culminating in a significant visit to Jinan and Yantai in 2019. In April 2025, Betty was appointed Yantai-Omaha Committee Co-Chair to revitalize the sister cities relationship.Global Impact and Community Engagement
Betty’s passion for world affairs is rooted in a career that spans cultural diplomacy, political engagement, and medical research. Her work managing studies at Creighton University (Osteoporosis) and UNMC (Alzheimer’s Human Brain) advanced critical health research, while her community roles in cultural organizations and political campaigns reflect a commitment to fostering understanding and global connections. In addition, Betty is Greek via “osmosis” claimed by her Godmother, Peggy C. Payne, mother of Alexander Payne.Her dedication to bridging cultures and advancing dialogue continues to make an impact locally and globally.
