Julianne Smith
American foreign policy advisor and diplomat
Julianne "Julie" Smith (born 1970) is an American foreign policy advisor and politician. She was the United States Ambassador to NATO from December 6, 2021 to October 23, 2024.
Julianne Smith | |
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| 23rd United States Ambassador to NATO | |
| In office December 6, 2021 – October 23, 2024 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Kay Bailey Hutchison |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Whitaker (nominee) |
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| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Michigan, U.S. |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Xavier University (BA) American University (MA) |
Smith has written op-ed columns for The New York Times, Lawfare, Washington Monthly, Foreign Affairs, and The National Interest.[1]
From 2009 to 2012, she was the director of European and NATO policy at the United States Department of Defense. From April 2012 to June 2013, she served as deputy national security advisor to then-Vice President Joe Biden.[2]
In June 2021, President Biden nominated Smith to serve as the United States Ambassador to NATO. Her nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 18, 2021.[3] She resigned in October 2024.
References
change- ↑ "Articles by Julianne Smith | The New York Times, Financial Times, Time Magazine Journalist | Muck Rack". muckrack.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ↑ "Biden Nominates Envoys To Israel And Mexico — And Hero Pilot To Aviation Post". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ↑ NATO ambassador Julianne Smith confirmed after senator relents
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