For all other officials, please see: List of Bureaus and Offices. You can also access a list of other principal biographies by name.
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 Special Envoy for Climate Change: Todd Stern Special Envoy Stern plays a central role in developing the U.S. international policy on climate and is the Administration’s chief climate negotiator, representing the United States internationally at the Ministerial level in all bilateral and multilateral negotiations regarding climate change. Term of Appointment: 01/26/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for Conventional Armed Forces: Victoria NulandAmbassador Nuland and her staff work under the daily direction of Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security to develop ideas to modernize current conventional arms control structures in Europe. She also consults closely with NATO Allies and European partners in conventional arms control, including Russia. Term of Appointment: 02/02/2010 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy: Richard L. MorningstarSpecial Envoy Morningstar supports the United States’ energy goals in the Eurasian region. He works on key energy issues relating to Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Term of Appointment: 04/06/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for Guantanamo: Dan FriedIn order to carry out President Obama’s commitment to close the detention facility at Guantanamo within one year, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has determined we need to intensify our efforts to facilitate the transfer of detainees. Secretary Clinton therefore has asked Ambassador Daniel Fried, a seasoned diplomat with a strong record of accomplishment, to lead a dedicated team to address this issue full-time. |
| Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues: Douglas Davidson Special Envoy Davidson is the principal advisor on foreign policy issues relating to the era of Nazi rule in Germany and Europe. His office is responsible for restitution and claims issues resulting from the Holocaust, such as providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and their families and encouraging the restitution of artworks and property to rightful owners. Term of Appointment: 04/01/2010 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for Middle East Peace: George J. Mitchell Special Envoy Mitchell is helping to develop an integrated strategy that defends the security of Israel, working to bring an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that will result in two states living side by side in peace and security, and to achieve further agreements to promote peace and security between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Term of Appointment: 01/22/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism: Hannah RosenthalThe Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism (SEAS) advocates U.S. policy on anti-Semitism both in the U.S. and internationally. Term of Appointment: 11/23/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues: Dr. Robert R. KingTerm of Appointment: 11/24/2009 to present Biography |
 Special Envoy for the Six-Party Talks: Sung Kim In his capacity as the Special Envoy for Six-Party Talks, Ambassador Sung Y. Kim works closely with Special Representative Bosworth, leads our day-to-day efforts, and maintains constant contact with our allies and Six-Party partners. Term of Appointment: 07/31/2008 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference: Rashad HussainAs Special Envoy to the OIC, Mr. Hussain seeks to deepen and expand the partnerships that the United States has pursued with Muslims around the world. Term of Appointment: 02/13/2010 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy to Sudan: Scott Gration Special Envoy Gration's goal is a Sudan that is politically stable, economically prosperous, and at peace with its own people and neighbors. Term of Appointment: 03/18/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs: Reta Jo LewisIn her capacity as Special Representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, Reta Jo Lewis is responsible for serving the global needs of U.S. intergovernmental officials and the entities they represent. Special Representative Lewis works to build and enhance relationships between state and local officials in the U.S. and their foreign counterparts around the world. Term of Appointment: 01/26/2010 to present Biography | More |
 Special Representative for Global Partnerships: Elizabeth Frawley BagleyThe State Department is opening its doors to a new generation of public-private partnerships with foundations, businesses, non-governmental organizations, universities, and faith communities through her new Global Partnership Initiative. Term of Appointment: 06/18/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Representative for International Labor Affairs: Barbara ShailorSpecial Representative Shailor will lead the Department’s efforts to promote worker rights, liaise with the global labor movement, and focus on strengthening the Department’s Labor Officer function at our embassies abroad. She is internationally recognized for her lifelong work to secure economic, social, and political rights for workers in the U.S. and throughout the world. Term of Appointment: 05/10/2010 to present Biography |
 Special Representative for North Korea Policy: Stephen W. Bosworth In his capacity as Special Representative for North Korea Policy, Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth serves as the senior official handling all aspects of North Korea policy and the senior emissary for engagement with North Korea. Term of Appointment: 02/20/2009 to present Biography |
 Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation: Susan F. BurkAmbassador Burk plays a lead role in preparing for the NPT Review Conference, and through international diplomacy promoting the United States’ goal of renewing and reinvigorating the NPT and the global regime. Term of Appointment: 06/08/2009 to present Biography |
 Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan: Richard C. HolbrookeAmbassador Holbrooke coordinates the interagency effort to advance the United States’ strategic goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Term of Appointment: 01/26/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Representative to Muslim Communities: Farah PandithSpecial Representative Pandith's office is responsible for executing Secretary Clinton’s vision for engagement with Muslims around the world on a people-to-people and organizational level. Term of Appointment: 06/23/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Advisor for International Disability: Judith E. Heumann |
 Special Advisor for Nonproliferation and Arms Control: Robert EinhornThe ISN Bureau spearheads efforts to promote international consensus on WMD proliferation through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. Term of Appointment: 04/14/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs: David L. GoldwynSpecial Envoy Goldwyn and his staff will be responsible for elevating energy diplomacy as a key function of the State Department through leading and coordinating a Department-wide approach to traditional, new and nuclear energy security. Term of Appointment: 08/17/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Coordinator, Threat Reduction Programs: Bonnie D. JenkinsThis office oversees Department of State (DOS) participation in interagency efforts to coordinate between DOS’ threat reduction programs and those of other agencies. Term of Appointment: 07/13/2009 to present Biography | More |
 Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues: Melanne Verveer The Office of Global Women's Issues works for the political, economic, and social empowerment of women. Term of Appointment: 04/06/2009 to present Biography | More |
