Melissa F. Wells

Melissa Foelsch Wells. U.S. State Department photograph

Melissa Foelsch Wells (born November 18, 1932 in Tallinn, Estonia[1]) is a diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau (1976–77),[1] Mozambique (1987–90), Congo-Kinshasa (1991–93), and Estonia (1998–2001).[2] She is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy.[3]

Wells is the daughter of opera singer and film actress Miliza Korjus (1909–1980).

References

  1. 1 2 "United Nations Economic and Social Council Nomination of Melissa F. Wells To Be U.S. Representative". American Presidency Project. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  2. ↑ "Melissa F. Wells". United States Embassy to Estonia. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "Member List". American Academy of Diplomacy. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Lawrence P. Taylor		 United States Ambassador to Estonia
1998–2001 		Succeeded by
Joseph M. DeThomas
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