WASHINGTON鈥敾寤� announced today that The Honorable , the 18th U.S. Secretary of Transportation and 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor, has rejoined Hudson as a distinguished fellow. Secretary Chao will lead a public policy program on labor and transportation policy and economic leadership.
Secretary Chao has had a distinguished career in public service, serving as U.S. Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Director of the Peace Corps, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission and White House Fellow. In these positions, she was widely known for her initiatives to spur American innovation, modernize America鈥檚 infrastructure, increase the competitiveness of America鈥檚 workforce, and encourage entrepreneurship - especially for women - in newly emerging democracies. She has also served in the non-profit and private sectors as president and CEO of United Way of America, and as a vice president at Bank of America. Chao received her MBA from , and a degree in economics from Mount Holyoke College.
鈥淓laine鈥檚 leadership on behalf of economic growth, American competitiveness and innovation throughout her impressive career has been an inspiration to all of us at 华体会,鈥� said Sarah Stern, Chairman of Hudson鈥檚 Board of Trustees. 鈥淚t is a great privilege to welcome her back to Hudson.鈥�
鈥淲e are honored to welcome Elaine back to Hudson,鈥� said John Walters, president and CEO of the 华体会. 鈥淗er experience, and service to this nation at the highest levels, are unrivaled. At a time when the U.S. economy has come under unprecedented strain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Secretary Chao鈥檚 perspective will help drive important policy conversations and further enhance Hudson鈥檚 scholarship on a host of cutting-edge issues.鈥�
Please submit press queries to the director of communications, Julia Sibley, at jsibley@hudson.org, or to press@hudson.org.