Rachelle B. Chong
Rachelle B. Chong | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission | |
| In office May 23, 1994 – November 3, 1997 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Sherrie P. Marshall |
| Succeeded by | Michael Powell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1959 Stockton, California |
| Political party | Republican |
Rachelle B. Chong (born June 22, 1959) is an American attorney who served as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 1994 to 1997.[1] A member of the Republican Party, Chong was the first Asian-American to serve on the FCC.[2] Chong later served as a commissioner of the California Public Utilities Commission from 2006 to 2009.[3][4]
Early life and education
Rachelle B. Chong was born and raised in Stockton, California. Chong is the great-grandniece of Hong Yen Chang, the first Chinese-American attorney.[5] Chong attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she received dual degrees in political science and journalism. Chong received her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.[2]
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Chong was appointed in May 1994 by President Bill Clinton to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).[2] At the time of her appointment, Chong worked as an attorney at San Francisco-based law firm Graham & James, where she specialized in telecommunications law.[6]
At age 35 years, Chong was the youngest member of the commission at the time of her appointment.[7] In 1997, Chong was replaced on the FCC by Michael Powell.[8]
Post-FCC career
From 2006 to 2009, Chong was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the California Public Utilities Commission.[3] In 2009, the California State Senate blocked Chong from being confirmed for a full term in office.[9] In 2011, Chong was named by Comcast as the company's regional vice president of government affairs for California.[10]
Personal life
Chong is a noted fan of Star Trek, and while in office the FCC website noted that she was a "Trekkie".[11]
References
- ^ Wharton, Dennis (1994-03-03). "Clinton names Chong to GOP seat on FCC". Variety.com. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
- ^ a b c "Biography Of Rachelle Chong". Federal Communications Commission. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ a b "Schwarzenegger Names Ex-FCC Member Chong to Utilities Commission". Metropolitan News-Enterprise. Retrieved 2021-02-05.
- ^ Temple, James (2013-01-18). "AT&T rates skyrocket since deregulation". SFGATE. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "1st Chinese American lawyer gets Columbia Law honor, highlights past barriers". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ Wharton, Dennis; Wharton, Dennis (1993-11-19). "Chong has inside track to pick up GOP FCC seat". Variety. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ Brodsky, Art. "FCC: The Next Generation". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Clinton nominates Colin Powell's son to FCC". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Senate blocks confirmation of PUC member Rachelle Chong". Capitol Weekly. 2009-12-10. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Former FCC commissioner Rachelle Chong joins Comcast California". Sacramento Business Journal. April 28, 2011. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ Kamen, Al (September 26, 1997). "DECOMMISSIONED". Washington Post.