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Upon graduating from Tufts, Kwan joined the State Department in a more formal role as a senior advisor for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Later, she transitioned into a role as an advisor to the U.S.-China Women’s Leadership Exchange and Dialogue program — an initiative that concentrated on diplomacy between the U.S. and China around women’s issues (via U.S. Figure Skating). After working under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for these years, Kwan then joined Clinton’s campaign for president in 2016, playing a substantial role as a surrogate outreach coordinator.

“It used to surprise some people on the Clinton campaign to see her at her desk in yoga pants and go, ‘That’s Michelle Kwan,'” Clinton spokesperson Jennifer Palmieri told the Washington Post. “I think when people heard Michelle Kwan worked on the Clinton campaign, they thought she was a spokeswoman. No, Michelle Kwan worked at the Clinton camp, in the office.”

In 2019, Kwan became an early supporter of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, joining his staff as director of surrogates. He later nominated her for ambassador to Belize.

“If confirmed, I will be very proud to serve my country,” Kwan said in a statement to CNN. “Belize is full of incredible history and culture, and has been a tremendous partner to the United States. I look forward to working with the Belizean government on economic issues, to put an end to this pandemic, and to address the root causes of migration.”

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