Chin is the NBPA’s first -ever Chief Player Engagement Officer. Under her leadership in this new role. Chin is responsible for delivering a powerful set of player-centric services that provide players with best resources and solutions to protect their physical and mental well-being, develop their careers, and maximize their success on and off the court.
Chin has more than 30 years of experience in sports and entertainment, focused on developing and managing relationships to influence behavior and outcomes.
In her previously held role as EVP, Strategic Engagement & Development, Chin was charged with creating processes to identify, preempt and provide player counseling and support in connection with challenges and disruptions faced by members.
She led crisis management initiatives which included oversight of the Anti-Drug Program, and partnered to provide strategic solutions for resolving on and off-court issues. In addition, Chin served as the primary liaison with draft prospects, elite youth, and rookies.
Prior to her 2014 return to the NBPA. Chin wa the NBA’s Vice President of Player Development. She oversaw the department’s player interaction, including at-risk player management, spearhead its “20 and Under” program, and served as a League representative in the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug program.
In her early years, Ms. Chin served as the Special Assistant to the Executive Director of the NBPA, later departing to consult for NIKE Inc. She has also played an active role within the NBA/NBPA Rookie Transition Program, USA Basketball, and the WNBA among others.
Chin attended Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges and received a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. She is the proud mother of Joel Garcia.