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Chieko Nishimura Okazaki (born 21 October 1926) was the first counselor to Elaine L. Jack in the Relief Society general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1990 to 1997.

She was born and raised in Hawaii as a Buddhist, the daughter of Hawaii-born Japanese. At the age of fifteen she converted to the LDS Church. She married Edward Y. Okazaki and they have two sons. By profession she is an educator and has taught in Hawaii, Utah, and Colorado, and also has been an elementary school principal.

Her husband served in the United States Army during World War II.

In 1961 she was appointed to the YWMIA board in the LDS Church. From 1968 to 1971 she served with her husband as he served as the first president of the Japan—Okinawa Mission of the church and then the Japan Central Mission after the Japan—Okinawa Mission was split. The Japan Central Mission was based in Kobe.

In 1990, she was called to be the first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency.

She has served as a member of the Southern Virginia University board of turstees. She is also a frequent speaker at Brigham Young University's women's conference and other events sponsored by the LDS Church or organizations owned by the LDS Church.

She has written several books, most of which are geared to an audience of Latter-day Saint women. Some of her books include:

• Cat's Cradle
• Aloha!
• Lighten Up
• Sanctuary

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