Five-time world figure skating champion Michelle Kwan is taking on a new role representing the United States, and it has nothing to do with skating; rather Kwan will represent America as the country’s first public diplomacy envoy. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made the announcement at a State Department press briefing yesterday. “Michelle embodies the American dream,” Rice said of the nine-time U.S. figure skating titleholder. “The daughter of Chinese immigrants, she rose to the heights of artistic and athletic excellence through her discipline, her drive and her determination.” In her traditional humble manner, Kwan said she hopes that by … Continue reading →