Elaine Chao

Elaine Chao

Elaine Lan Chao (born March 26, 1953) is an American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as United States secretary of transportation in the administration of Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Chao was the first Asian-Pacific American woman ever to serve in a presidential cabinet. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Chao immigrated to the United States when she was eight years old. Her father founded the Foremost Group, an American shipping company based in New York. Chao was raised in Queens, New York and on Long Island, and received degrees from Mount Holyoke College and Harvard Business School. She worked for financial institutions before being appointed to several senior positions in the Department of Transportation under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, including Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (1988–1989) and Deputy Secretary of Transportation (1989–1991). She served as Director of the Peace Corps from 1991 to 1992 and as president of the United Way of America from 1993 to 1996. When not in government, Chao has served on several corporate boards of directors, including currently for Hyliion, an Austin, Texas-based manufacturer of electric trucks, and electric charger network provider ChargePoint.

  • Title: Elaine Chao
  • Popularity: 0.001
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1953-03-26
  • Place of Birth: Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan
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Elaine Chao Movies

  • 2022
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    Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

    Downfall: The Case Against Boeing

    7.068 2022 HD

    Investigators reveal how Boeing’s alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of...

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  • 2003
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    Up from Zero

    Up from Zero

    1 2003 HD

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  • 1992
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    To The Contrary

    To The Contrary

    6 1992 HD

    This all women news-analysis program provides an important, timely forum for diverse women to discuss national and international issues and policies.

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  • 2014
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    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

    5.8 2014 HD

    After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program...

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