Judith Gail Garber (September 27, 1961 – May 4, 2024) was an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Cyprus from 2019 to 2022.[1] She previously served as the United States ambassador to Latvia and as the acting assistant secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science at the State Department.[2]

Judith G. Garber
United States Ambassador to Cyprus
In office
March 18, 2019 – December 22, 2022
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byKathleen A. Doherty
Succeeded byJulie D. Fisher
United States Ambassador to Latvia
In office
August 14, 2009 – July 9, 2012
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byCharles W. Larson Jr.
Succeeded byMark Pekala
Personal details
Born(1961-09-27)September 27, 1961
DiedMay 4, 2024(2024-05-04) (aged 62)
NationalityAmerican
SpousePaul Wisgerhof
Alma materGeorgetown University

Career

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Garber was a career Foreign Service Officer since 1984.[2] She was the ambassador to Latvia from 2009 to 2012, and prior to that served in a variety of foreign and domestic posts, including economic counselor in Madrid and director of North Central Europe in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.[2] In August 2018, Garber was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the United States ambassador to Cyprus.[3] Prior to becoming Ambassador to Cyprus, she served as acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science at the Department of State.[2]

Personal life

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Garber obtained her bachelor's degree in international economics from the Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service.[4][5] She was married with two children.[4] Garber spoke Spanish, Hebrew, Czech and Latvian.

Garber died on May 4, 2024, at the age of 62.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Ambassador Garber's Remarks at the Presentation of her Credentials to President Anastasiades". U.S. Embassy in Cyprus. March 18, 2019. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d "Garber, Judith G." U.S. Department of State. Retrieved April 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "PN2389 — Judith Gail Garber — Department of State". U.S. Congress. August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Ambassador to Latvia: Who Is Judith Garber?". AllGov. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  5. ^ "Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science (OES): Who Is Judith Garber?". AllGov. March 3, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Judith Gail Garber". Jefferson Funeral Chapel. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
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Diplomatic posts
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Latvia
2009–2012
Succeeded by
Preceded by United States Ambassador to Cyprus
2019–2022
Succeeded by