Deborah K. Jones
| Deborah K. Jones | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 11th United States Ambassador to Libya | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 1, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | J. Christopher Stevens |
| 14th United States Ambassador to Kuwait | |
| In office 2008–2011 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Richard LeBaron |
| Succeeded by | Matthew H. Tueller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Deborah K. Jones |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Richard G. Olson |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Diplomat, lawyer |
Deborah K. Jones is an American diplomat currently serving as United States Ambassador to Libya.[1] [2] Prior to her appointment in Libya, she was the United States Ambassador to Kuwait from 2008 to 2011.[3]
Life
Jones grew up in New Mexico.[4] She graduated from Brigham Young University, and from National Defense University.[5]
She is married to Richard G. Olson, the United States Ambassador to Pakistan.[5]
References
- ↑ Gordon, Michael R. "Obama Meets Libyan Premier and Names Envoy". The New York Times (March 13, 2013). Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ "Ambassador | Embassy of the United States Tripoli, Libya". Libya.usembassy.gov. 2013-06-26. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ↑ "Ambassador Deborah K. Jones | Embassy of the United States Kuwait City, Kuwait". Kuwait.usembassy.gov. 2008-04-19. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ↑ "New US ambassador named". Libya Herald. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ambassador Deborah K. Jones". United States State Department. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
External links
- "Ambassador Deborah Jones on Libya". CSPAN. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- "US Ambassador Lectures at AUK on "The History and Influence of US Higher Education in the Middle East"". American University of Kuwait. Retrieved 28 July 2014.