Elaine L. Chao

Elaine Chao was the 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor and 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation and the first Asian American woman to be appointed to a president’s Cabinet. Chao also served as director of the Peace Corps from 1991 to 1992 and as president of the United Way of America from 1993 to 1996.

America is facing an unprecedented worker shortage. Here are 3 things we can do to fix it

OPINION September 5, 2022

America is facing an unprecedented worker shortage. Here are 3 things we can do to fix it

Unprecedented worker shortage is causing problems throughout US economy. Here are three ways we can fix it – from legislation to fewer licensing mandates.

Zelenskyy and Ukraine's freedom fighters are an inspiration, deserve more of the world's support

OPINION April 6, 2022

Zelenskyy and Ukraine's freedom fighters are an inspiration, deserve more of the world's support

Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao pays tribute to Volodymyr Zelenskyy and looks back on her visits to Ukraine in the 1990s.