Thomas Hushek
Thomas J. Hushek (born 1963)[1] is an American diplomat and the United States Ambassador to South Sudan.[2][3]
Thomas Hushek | |
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| 3rd United States Ambassador to South Sudan | |
| Assumed office April 26, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Mary Catherine Phee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1963 (age 56–57) Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin (B.A.) Columbia University (MIA) |
Education
Hushek received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of International Affairs in Human Rights and Soviet Studies from Columbia University.[3]
Career
Mr. Hushek is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He has been working for the State Department since 1988. He has served at multiple capacities including being the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations and has worked in U.S. embassies in Micronesia, Russia and Tajikistan.[2]
United States Ambassador to South Sudan
On August 3, 2017, Hushek was nominated as the United States Ambassador to South Sudan.[4] On April 26, 2018, the Senate confirmed his nomination by voice vote.[5]
See also
References
- "Ambassador to South Sudan: Who Is Thomas Hushek?". allgov.com. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "Ambassador Thomas Hushek". State Department. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "Tom Hushek". LinkedIn. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. August 3, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- "PN872 — Thomas J. Hushek — Department of State". United States Congress. April 26, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
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| Preceded by Mary Catherine Phee |
United States Ambassador to South Sudan 2018–present |
Incumbent |
| Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (2011–present) | |
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