The Honorable Elaine L. Chao

The first woman of Asian descent to be appointed to a President's Cabinet in U.S. history, Secretary Elaine L. Chao is a brilliant thought leader on global competitiveness, international business, geopolitical strategy, and leadership. Known for her impressive stewardship and numerous accomplishments as U.S. Secretary of Labor, the Honorable Elaine Chao offers invaluable insights into the changing dynamics of the 21st century workforce and the overarching business challenges facing both the U.S. and the world. Recognized with innumerable awards for her public and community service, Secretary Chao provides the candor and insight of an executive with the grace and wisdom of a dignitary.

Based on her distinguished career in all three sectors "public, private, and nonprofit," Secretary Chao speaks to the impact that current events and major economic trends have on organizations around the world. She provides audiences with proven strategies to enhance their organization's competitiveness through effective leadership and workforce globalization as she pulls from her unique perspective at the Department of Labor, her experience as President & CEO of the United Way of America and her service as Director of the Peace Corps among other positions of influence. Secretary Chao is Chair of the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Foundation, a family foundation, and serves on a number of corporate and nonprofit boards.

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  Ex-labor secretary reflects on work-life balance

  (ctpost) – Chao shared her perspective on work-life balance as well as women in leadership Thursday afternoon at the fifth installment of Linda McMahon’s ongoing series “Women Can Have It All” at Sacred Heart University.

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  Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to Keynote HR Technology Conference & Expo China

  Elaine Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural HR Technology Conference & Exposition China

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  Elaine Chao: Government Policies Must Not Stifle Sharing Economy

  The keynote, given by former Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, discussed “the emerging new world of social commerce” through sharing economy companies such as Uber, Lyft, AirBnB, Snapgoods, and more.

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  Former U.S. labor secretary lists cultural differences between China and U.S.

  (Ecns.cn) – Students should go abroad to study and not be afraid to be a part of a multiracial society, said Elaine Lan Chao, the 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor, in Peking University on October 21.

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  Interview: China and U.S. relations will continue to improve

  “China and U.S. relations will continue to improve. There’s no other choice,” said Elaine Chao, the former U.S. Secretary of Labor, in a recent interview with Xinhua.

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  Elaine Chao: Iran is penalizing women

  Elaine Chao, a former U.S. Secretary of Labor, was among over 600 political leaders and dignitaries that attended the recent major gathering of the Iranian opposition in Paris.

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  Georgetown University Announces Elaine Chao as Commencement Speaker

  The university announced today that the commencement speakers for the Class of 2015 will include United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Rep. John R. Lewis (D-Ga.), President and CEO of American Red Cross Gail J. McGovern and talk show host Charlie Rose.

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  HBS “Topping Off” of the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center

  The FINANCIAL — Harvard Business School (HBS) held a “Topping Off” ceremony at the construction site of a new Executive Education facility—the Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center—on Friday, April 24, 2015, signifying the completion of the structural phase of the project.

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  Vulcan Materials Adds former US Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to Board

  Vulcan Materials Company has added two new members to its board of directors: a former Secretary of Labor and the CEO of one of the largest energy companies in the country. 

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  Private: Elaine Chao Talks Foreign Policy With Chinese Students

  Secretary Chao’s government career includes serving as the Director of Peace Corps, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Deputy Maritime Administrator. Prior to her government service, she was Vice President at Bank of America and a banker with Citicorp.  She was also a White House Fellow.  Chao is a graduate of Harvard Business School and the recipient of 34 honorary doctorate degrees.  Currently, she serves on a number of corporate and nonprofit boards.

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  Private: Elaine L. Chao, 24th U.S. Secretary of Labor, Joins Hudson Institute

  (Hudson Institute) – Hudson Institute announced today that Elaine L. Chao, the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor has joined Hudson as a Distinguished Fellow.