Betty Chu

Betty Chu serves as the Senior Director of Digital & Social Content at the National Geographic Society since January 2020, after holding the position of Director in the same department. Prior to this, Betty was a Senior Producer of Digital & Social Media at HBO from July 2016 to December 2019, where management of a production team for digital marketing initiatives was a key responsibility. Betty's diverse professional background includes a travel writing stint at Planet Earth, and a long tenure at Discovery Communications, beginning in November 1999, where roles included Executive Producer of Digital & Social Media, and Senior Producer for TLC.com. Betty's experience spans various networks under Discovery, including TLC, Animal Planet, and others. Earlier work includes a freelance project management position at Warner Bros. Educationally, Betty holds a BA in Journalism, Art History & Archaeology from the University of Maryland, complemented by accomplished schooling at St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School and Georgetown Visitation.