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Kristie A. Kenney
Kristie Anne Kenney is a former senior U.S. diplomat who served as the 32nd Counselor of the United States Department of State from 2016 to 2017. She is a recipient of the Secretary's Distinguished Service Award, Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award and held the nation's highest diplomatic rank of List of United States Foreign Service Career Ambassadors, Career Ambassador in the United States Foreign Service. She served as the Department of State Transition Coordinator for the Presidential transition of Donald Trump, 2016–17 transition. Ambassador Kenney previously served as the United States Ambassador to Ecuador, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador, as United States United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Ambassador to the Philippines, and most recently as United States Ambassador to Thailand. She was the first female U.S. ambassador to the latter two countries. Kenney holds a master's degree in Latin American studies from Tulane University an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counselor Of The United States Department Of State
The Counselor of the United States Department of State is a position within the United States Department of State that serves the Secretary of State as a special advisor and consultant on major problems of foreign policy and who provides guidance to the appropriate bureaus with respect to such matters. The Counselor conducts special international negotiations and consultations, and also undertakes special assignments from time to time, as directed by the Secretary. Currently, the Counselor holds under law a rank equivalent to that of Under Secretary of State. Unlike the other Under Secretaries of State, the Counselor currently does not require Senate confirmation. Historically, the role was appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the United States Senate as authorized by 22 U.S. Code § 2651a as one of four "other senior officials." The Secretary of State created the position of Counselor for the Department of State in 1909 as part of a general Departme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
