Lisa J. Peterson
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Lisa J. Peterson (born 1964)[1] is an American diplomat and the former United States Ambassador to Eswatini.[2] She was nominated by President Barack Obama on September 16, 2015, and confirmed by the Senate on Nov. 19, 2015.[3][4] She left her post on December 1, 2020. Between January 20 and July 14, 2021, she served in the Biden administration as the Acting Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights in 2021.[5]
Quick Facts Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, President ...
Lisa Peterson | |
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Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights | |
Acting | |
In office January 20, 2021 – July 14, 2021 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | Eric Ueland |
Succeeded by | Uzra Zeya |
United States Ambassador to Eswatini | |
In office February 5, 2016 – December 1, 2020 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Makila James |
Succeeded by | Jeanne Maloney |
Personal details | |
Born | 1964 (age 59–60) |
Education | University of Rochester (BA) |
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Peterson is currently the nominee to be the next US Ambassador to Burundi.[6]