U.S. Department of Labor: Office of the Secretary: About Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao

U.S. Department of Labor: Office of the Secretary: About Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao: "Elaine L. Chao is the Nation’s 24th Secretary of Labor and the first Asian American woman appointed to a President's cabinet in U.S. history. Arriving at the age of eight from Asia speaking no English, Secretary Chao's experience transitioning to a new country inspired her to dedicate most of her professional life to ensuring that workers have access to opportunity and the chance to build better lives."