Kelu Chao

Kelu Chao (Chinese: 趙克露) is a Taiwanese American journalist and the deputy CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

[5] She was appointed on January 20, 2021, by President Joe Biden to lead the USAGM as interim CEO, replacing the Trump appointee Michael Pack.

The seven members of Congress also demanded that the correspondence from several directors of the United States World Media Organization and VOA be provided on specific dates to investigate the details of the recruitment of Setareh Derakhshesh.

[7] When Amanda Bennett was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in September 2022 (to be sworn on December 6, 2022[8]) as the CEO of USAGM, Chao issued a statement commending the decision.

"A proven journalist, public servant, and business leader, Amanda has both the vision and experience to build on our progress, while equipping USAGM to anticipate and confront threats to independent media and reach audiences in need," said Chao.