Meet

Dion Lim

Dion is a beloved Emmy Award-winning journalist, two-time author, and international keynote speaker. For over 20 years, she has transformed complex, high-stakes issues into clear, compelling stories that resonate with millions. A trusted expert in media presence, Dion now helps executives and changemakers communicate with the same clarity, confidence, and impact. Her work amplifying underrepresented voices has built bridges across diverse communities and sparked lasting change.

About Me

Emmy Award–winning journalist Dion Lim has spent nearly two decades as a TV news anchor and reporter, most recently in San Francisco. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker and the author of the forthcoming book AMPLIFY! My Fight For Asian America.

Dion made history as the first Asian American woman to anchor primary newscasts at stations in multiple major markets and is nationally recognized for her reporting on racism and violence targeting Asian Americans, featured on Good Morning America, 20/20, Nightline, and ABC News Live.

Her impact has been honored by Gold House (A100 list alongside Vice President Kamala Harris), the Biden Administration (first AAPI Heritage Month celebration at the White House), and numerous civic commendations — including the California State Senate. San Mateo County even declared July 31st as “Dion Lim Day”!

Whether moderating a fireside chat with Martha Stewart, or making emerging teach like AI approachable for broad audiences, Dion brings authenticity, empathy, and impact to every story. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and their spirited toddler, Tedy.

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Speaking Engagements
Emcee, keynote, panelist, interviewer

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Voice Overs
News promotional spots, True crime TV shows, corporate videos, audiobooks, and podcasts

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Happy Clients
From stage to studio, every collaboration hits the right note

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AWARDS

JULY

2025

Commendations from San Francisco Mayor’s Office
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco Sheriff’s Office
California State Senate.

JULY

2025

Dion Lim Day, San Mateo County
San Mateo County Supervisors
San Mateo County Commendation

MAY

2022

Dress for Success Woman in Power

SEPTEMBER

2021

Champion Of Truth Award

MAY

2021

Goldhouse A100 Most Impactful AAPI

JUNE

2020

Emmy Award Winner

DECEMBER

2018

Certificate of Honor

DECEMBER

2018

Bay Area Best Buddies Champion of the Year

Bay Area Best Buddies
Champion of the Year

THE BOOK

Amplify! My Fight for Asian America explores what happens when journalism gets personal.

For TV anchor Dion Lim of ABC San Francisco, February 24, 2020, started out like any other day. She was planning pitches for the morning’s editorial meeting when she checked her Instagram account… and saw a message from someone she didn’t recognize. Attached was a horrifying video of men were beating and yelling racist slurs at an elderly Asian man collecting cans in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco.

Lim felt compelled to investigate the story and help the man who “looked freakishly like my dad.” This decision sent her down the rabbit hole of anti-Asian hate and violence in America, which was only growing as COVID took hold of the nation. Amplify! brings readers on an eye-opening journey alongside Lim through one of the most difficult periods in recent history for Asian Americans. While Dion fell into the role of a national hero for her relentless fight for Asian American visibility, that fight has not always been easy.

Through deeply personal anecdotes about her own life as a Chinese American and exclusive interviews with survivors, activists, and academics that give incisive historical context, Dion tackles the biggest political and social controversies facing the AAPI community with her trademark wit and commitment to truth.

Working for my 150 year-old family-owned and operated chocolate company, I know how important communication is to inspiring and maintaining workplace harmony. Whether you read Make Your Moment cover to cover or dive in one chapter here and there, Dion provides genuine guidance that builds a level of confidence for you to handle whatever comes your way, even if it's your own inner dialogue. A tool for any leaders toolbox.

Pursuing a dream-Olympic or otherwise, takes perseverance and determination. Victory is sweet but never in the absence of obstacles and challenges. How do we navigate them? So many great anecdotal situations from Dion to lend perspective and insight. A fun and informative read!

Loads of practical advice all of us can use. Pick and choose what suits you and your personality. And enjoy reading this engaging book!

Dion Lim is a savvy, good-hearted woman with a record that proves she knows that it takes to survive and thrive in work and life. She knows what it takes to Make Your Moment because she's done it.

Praise for Dion’s first book Make Your Moment.

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