Michelle Kwan is a highly decorated figure skater and diplomat, known for her record-setting achievements on ice and her subsequent career in public service, making her a compelling figure for brands seeking an ambassador of excellence and community engagement. After winning the 1994 World Junior Championships, Michelle Kwan went on to become one of the most decorated figure skaters in history, securing two Olympic medals, five World Championships, and nine U.S. Championships. Her illustrious career includes a silver medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics.

Kwan earned World Championship titles in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, and 2003, along with a record-tying nine U.S. Championship titles between 1996 and 2005, including eight consecutive wins from 1998 to 2005. She is also recognized for receiving a combined total of 57 perfect marks (6.0s) at major competitions under the former 6.0 judging system, a singles record. Following her groundbreaking skating career, Kwan transitioned into public service and diplomacy.

In January 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Kwan to be the U.S. Ambassador to Belize, a nomination confirmed by the Senate in September 2022. She took the oath of office in October 2022 and served until January 2025, becoming the first Asian American woman to hold this position. Her impact on figure skating is further recognized by the U.S.

Figure Skating Association, which renamed its ‘Figure Skater of the Year’ award to the ‘Michelle Kwan Trophy’ in her honor. Kwan was inducted into the United States Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 2012, and the California Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. She also received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Southern Vermont College in 2010.