Chantale Wong is the first out lesbian ambassador to be confirmed by the Senate

Chantale Wong
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Chantale Wong has been confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. director of the Asian Development Bank, making her the first out lesbian ambassador to be confirmed by the Senate as well as the first out LGBTQ person of color to ever hold an ambassador-level position.

President Biden nominated Wong to the position in July 2021.

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With the announcement of her appointment, the White House stated that Wong is “a leading authority in international development policy with over 30 years of experience in the multi-disciplinary field that includes finance, technology, and the environment.”

Wong has served within both the Clinton and Obama administrations and in government for at least 25 years.

She was previously appointed as the chief financial officer for…

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