华体会 announced today that , the 24th U. S. Secretary of Labor has joined Hudson as a Distinguished Fellow. At Hudson, Secretary Chao will work on issues related to strengthening the U.S. economy with a focus on employment, labor mobility, international trade, and U.S. competitiveness in a worldwide economy.
and unique insights will inform her work at Hudson, where she鈥檒l lead policy research efforts that aim to restore dynamism and growth to the U.S. economy.鈥�
Secretary Chao is the first Asian-American woman to be to the President鈥檚 cabinet in our country鈥檚 history. During her tenure, the U.S. Department of Labor improved workplace health and safety standards; focused on increasing the competitiveness of America鈥檚 workforce; and enforced financial disclosure reporting requirements that gave workers more information on the financial condition of their unions.
Prior to leading the U.S. Department of Labor, Chao was president and CEO of United Way of America, director of the Peace Corps, deputy secretary of the Department of Transportation, chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission and White House Fellow. She also worked as vice president at Bank of America in San Francisco and at Citicorp in New York. Chao received her MBA from and a degree in economics from Mount Holyoke College. She is the recipient of 35 honorary doctorate degrees. Her website is:
At Hudson, will be joining notable economic experts that include Marie-Jos茅e Kravis, Christopher DeMuth, Irwin Stelzer, former FCC commissioners Harold Furchtgott-Roth and Robert M. McDowell, European economist Brendan Brown, housing and mortgage analyst John Weicher, and energy markets expert John Lee.
To arrange an interview with Secretary Chao, please contact Carolyn Stewart