Who Is Elaine Chao?

Elaine Chao is a Taiwanese‑American public servant who has held several high‑profile positions in the U.S. federal government. Born in Taipei in 1953, she immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of eight and grew up in New York. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Mount Holyoke College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Over the course of her career, Chao has become known for her work in transportation, labor, and immigration policy.

Marriage to Mitch McConnell

Elaine Chao married Senator Mitch McConnell in