U.S. Department of State: Michelle Kwan
Michelle Wing Kwan is an American figure skater. She has won nine U.S. championships, five World Championships, and two Olympic medals. She has remained competitive for over a decade and is the most decorated figure skater in U.S. History. Known for her consistency and expressive artistry on ice, she is widely considered to be one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. U.S. figure skater Michelle Kwan is now a non-salaried U.S. diplomat. In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice named Kwan a Public Diplomacy Envoy for the United States. In this position Kwan will serve as a representative of American values, especially to young people and sports enthusiasts.
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