Chieko Okasaki

Women in Religious Roles

Educator, author, and counselor in the LDS general Relief Society presidency from 1990-1997. Born in Hawaii, Chieko Okazaki was raised as a Buddhist before converting to Mormonism as a teenager. In addition to her service in the LDS Relief Society, Okazaki worked on the YWMIA board and also served with her husband, Edward Y. Okazaki, as he presided over the Japan Okinawa Mission. Okazaki was a frequent and popular speaker and has authored several bestselling books and audio talks.