Elaine L. Chao currently serves as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, marking her second cabinet-level position within the United States government.
Elaine Chao previously served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 2001 to January 2009 under President George W. Bush. She made history as the first Asian American woman appointed to the President's Cabinet in American history.
Secretary Chao brings extensive experience in the transportation sector to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Early in her career, she specialized in transportation finance in the private sector. Her transition into public service began with her work on transportation and trade issues at the White House.
She subsequently held several senior roles, including Deputy Maritime Administrator at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. These positions equipped her with in-depth knowledge of both domestic and international transportation policy and operations.
Secretary Chao recognizes the critical role the Department of Transportation plays in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation's transportation systems. She is also acutely aware of the strategic importance of infrastructure in enhancing the country’s economic competitiveness and supporting sustained growth in both urban and rural communities.
Her distinguished career spans the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, offering her a broad perspective on the policies and practices that shape national infrastructure and labor development.
| Birth Date: | 26 Mar, 1953 |
| Age: | 67 yrs |
| Occupations: | Politician Economist |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Taipei |
| Gender: | Female |
| Spouse: | Mitch McConnell [M. 1993] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 24 million |
