Gail D. Mathieu
| Gail D. Mathieu | |
|---|---|
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| 7th United States Ambassador to Namibia | |
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In office November 15, 2007 – 2010 | |
| President |
George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Joyce Anne Barr |
| Succeeded by | Wanda Nesbitt |
| 16th United States Ambassador to Niger | |
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In office October 3, 2002 – September 30, 2005 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Barbro A. Owens-Kirkpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette Allen |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater |
Antioch College Rutgers University |
Gail Dennise Thomas Mathieu is the current political advisor to the Commander, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She is the former United States Ambassador to Namibia and former United States Ambassador to Niger.[1][2]
Life and education
Mathieu is a native of New Jersey, but earned a B.A. degree from Antioch College. She returned to New Jersey and earned her J.D. degree from Rutgers University.[2]
Career
She was initially an assistant prosecutor for the city of Newark, New Jersey, but then began a career in the Foreign Service.[2]
Other diplomatic posts
- 1999-2002 - Deputy Chief of Mission in Accra, Ghana[2]
- 1997-1999 - Deputy Director of the Office of West African Affairs[2]
- 1995-1997 - Deputy Director of the Office of Pacific Island Affairs[2]
References
- ↑ "Gail Dennise Thomas Mathieu". Office of the Historian, Bureau of Public Affairs, United States Department of State. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Biography - Gail D. Mathieu". US Department of State. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joyce Anne Barr |
U.S. Ambassador to Namibia 2007 - 2010 |
Succeeded by Wanda Nesbitt |
| Preceded by Barbro A. Owens-Kirkpatrick |
U.S. Ambassador to Niger 2002 - 2005 |
Succeeded by Bernadette M. Allen |
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