Nancy Jo Powell

Nancy Jo Powell (born 1947, Cedar Falls, Iowa) was the United States Ambassador to India from April 2012 to May 2014.[1]

Nancy Jo Powell
United States Ambassador to India
In office
April 19, 2012 – March 31, 2014
PresidentBarack Obama
Preceded byAlbert Peter Burleigh
Succeeded byRichard Rahul Verma
United States Ambassador to Nepal
In office
July 16, 2007 – March 12, 2010
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Barack Obama
Preceded byJames F. Moriarty
Succeeded byScott H. DeLisi
United States Ambassador to Pakistan
In office
August 2, 2002 – November 5, 2004
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byWendy Chamberlin
Succeeded byRyan C. Crocker
United States Ambassador to Ghana
In office
July 16, 2001 – May 26, 2002
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byKathryn Dee Robinson
Succeeded byMary Carlin Yates
United States Ambassador to Uganda
In office
November 7, 1997 – July 9, 1999
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byE. Michael Southwick
Succeeded byMartin George Brennan
Personal details
Born1947 (age 73–74)
Cedar Falls, Iowa
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Northern Iowa
ProfessionCareer Diplomat

Powell was Director General of the United States Foreign Service, a position she assumed after serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Nepal.[2] Powell is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. Ambassador Powell joined the United States Foreign Service in 1977, and has held assignments in Africa and South Asia.

Media reports alleged that Powell's resignation was inevitable after the officials of the Government of India stopped accepting to meet her.[3][4]

Previous positions
  • United States Ambassador to India, 2012-2014
  • Director General of the United States Foreign Service, 2009-2012
  • Ambassador to Nepal, July 16, 2007 – 2009
  • National Intelligence Officer for South Asia, National Intelligence Council, 2006–2007
  • Senior Coordinator for Avian Influenza and Infectious Diseases, 2006 (?)
  • Acting Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, March 14 – November 25, 2005[5]
  • Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs, November 2004 – March 2005
  • Ambassador to Pakistan, August 9, 2002 – October 2004
  • Ambassador to Ghana, August 14, 2001 – May 2002
  • Acting Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, January 2001 – June 2001
  • Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, July 1999 – January 2001
  • Ambassador to Uganda, 1997–1999
  • Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1995–1997
  • Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, 1993–1995
  • Consul General in Calcutta, India, 1992–1993
  • Deputy Chief of Mission in Lome, Togo, 1990–1992

Other overseas assignments have included Islamabad, Pakistan; Kathmandu, Nepal; and Ottawa, Canada; and previous Washington assignments were those of Nepal Desk Officer and Refugee Assistance Officer.[6]

References
  1. "United States Ambassador Nancy J. Powell | Embassy of the United States". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
  2. Biography from United States Department of State
  3. Daniel, Frank Jack; Brunnstrom, David (31 March 2014). "U.S. ambassador to India Nancy Powell resigns after diplomatic row". Reuters.
  4. "US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell announces retirement in May". IANS. news.biharprabha.com. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  5. Older biography from United States Department of State, released April 4, 2005
  6. Older biography from United States Department of State, released December 5, 2001
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
E. Michael Southwick		 United States Ambassador to Uganda
1997–1999		 Succeeded by
Martin George Brennan
Preceded by
Kathryn Dee Robinson		 United States Ambassador to Ghana
2001–2002		 Succeeded by
Mary Carlin Yates
Preceded by
Wendy Chamberlin		 United States Ambassador to Pakistan
2002–2004		 Succeeded by
Ryan C. Crocker
Preceded by
James F. Moriarty		 United States Ambassador to Nepal
2007–2010		 Succeeded by
Scott H. DeLisi
Preceded by
Albert Peter Burleigh		 United States Ambassador to India
2012–2014		 Succeeded by
Richard Rahul Verma
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