Nancy Jo Powell
Nancy Jo Powell (born 1947, Cedar Falls, Iowa) was the United States Ambassador to India from April 2012 to May 2014.[1]
Nancy Jo Powell | |
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United States Ambassador to India | |
In office April 19, 2012 – March 31, 2014 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Albert Peter Burleigh |
Succeeded by | Richard Rahul Verma |
United States Ambassador to Nepal | |
In office July 16, 2007 – March 12, 2010 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | James F. Moriarty |
Succeeded by | Scott H. DeLisi |
United States Ambassador to Pakistan | |
In office August 2, 2002 – November 5, 2004 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Wendy Chamberlin |
Succeeded by | Ryan C. Crocker |
United States Ambassador to Ghana | |
In office July 16, 2001 – May 26, 2002 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Kathryn Dee Robinson |
Succeeded by | Mary Carlin Yates |
United States Ambassador to Uganda | |
In office November 7, 1997 – July 9, 1999 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | E. Michael Southwick |
Succeeded by | Martin George Brennan |
Personal details | |
Born | 1947 (age 72–73) Cedar Falls, Iowa |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
Profession | Career Diplomat |
Powell was Director General of the United States Foreign Service, a position she assumed after serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Nepal.[2] Powell is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. Ambassador Powell joined the United States Foreign Service in 1977, and has held assignments in Africa and South Asia.
Media reports alleged that Nancy Powell resignation was inevitable after the officials of the Government of India stopped accepting to meet her.[3][4]
Previous positions
- United States Ambassador to India, 2012-2014
- Director General of the United States Foreign Service, 2009-2012
- Ambassador to Nepal, July 16, 2007 – 2009
- National Intelligence Officer for South Asia, National Intelligence Council, 2006–2007
- Senior Coordinator for Avian Influenza and Infectious Diseases, 2006 (?)
- Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, March 14 – November 25, 2005[5]
- Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, November 2004 – March 2005
- Ambassador to Pakistan, August 9, 2002 – October 2004
- Ambassador to Ghana, August 14, 2001 – May 2002
- Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, January 2001 – June 2001
- Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, July 1999 – January 2001
- Ambassador to Uganda, 1997–1999
- Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1995–1997
- Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, 1993–1995
- Consul General in Calcutta, India, 1992–1993
- Deputy Chief of Mission in Lome, Togo, 1990–1992
Other overseas assignments have included Islamabad, Pakistan; Kathmandu, Nepal; and Ottawa, Canada; and previous Washington assignments were those of Nepal Desk Officer and Refugee Assistance Officer.[6]
References
- "United States Ambassador Nancy J. Powell | Embassy of the United States". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- Biography from United States Department of State
- "U.S. ambassador to India resigns after diplomatic row". Reuters. 31 March 2014.
- "US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell announces retirement in May". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
- Older biography from United States Department of State, released April 4, 2005
- Older biography from United States Department of State, released December 5, 2001
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nancy Jo Powell. |
- Foreign Service Journal article on her Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award.
- U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Ask the Ambassador an online interactive forum with U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Nancy Powell, April 28, 2008
- Appearances on C-SPAN
Diplomatic posts | ||
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Preceded by E. Michael Southwick |
United States Ambassador to Uganda 1997–1999 |
Succeeded by Martin George Brennan |
Preceded by Kathryn Dee Robinson |
United States Ambassador to Ghana 2001–2002 |
Succeeded by Mary Carlin Yates |
Preceded by Wendy Chamberlin |
United States Ambassador to Pakistan 2002–2004 |
Succeeded by Ryan C. Crocker |
Preceded by James F. Moriarty |
United States Ambassador to Nepal 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Scott H. DeLisi |
Preceded by Albert Peter Burleigh |
United States Ambassador to India 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Richard Rahul Verma |