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Wanda L. Nesbitt
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| United States Ambassador to Namibia | |
| In office November 24, 2010 – November 15, 2013 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Gail D. Mathieu |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Daughton |
| United States Ambassador to Ivory Coast | |
| In office November 6, 2007 – August 10, 2010 |
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| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Aubrey Hooks |
| Succeeded by | Phillip Carter III |
| United States Ambassador to Madagascar | |
| In office January 28, 2002 – June 23, 2004 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Shirley Elizabeth Barnes |
| Succeeded by | James D. McGee |
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| Born | December 7, 1956 Philadelphia |
| Spouse | James Stejskal |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Foreign Service Officer |
Wanda Letitia Nesbitt (born December 7, 1956) is an important diplomat from the United States. A diplomat is someone who helps represent their country in other nations. Wanda Nesbitt has worked as a Foreign Service Officer, which means she helps carry out U.S. foreign policy. She has been chosen to be the U.S. Ambassador to several countries. An Ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat representing their country in another. From 2013 to 2017, she also served as a senior leader at the National Defense University.
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Early Life and Education
Wanda Nesbitt grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She went to the Philadelphia High School for Girls. After high school, she studied at the University of Pennsylvania. There, she earned a degree in international relations and French. Later, she continued her studies at the National War College. This college helps prepare leaders for national security roles.
Diplomatic Career
Wanda Nesbitt has had a long and successful career as a diplomat. She has served as the U.S. Ambassador to three different countries.
Ambassador to Madagascar
Her first role as an Ambassador was in Madagascar. She served there from January 2002 to August 2004. As Ambassador, she worked to build good relationships between the United States and Madagascar.
Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire
Later, she became the United States Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire (also known as Ivory Coast). She held this position from 2007 to 2010. Her work involved representing U.S. interests and helping with cooperation between the two nations.
Ambassador to Namibia
In September 2010, Wanda Nesbitt was appointed the United States Ambassador to Namibia. She served in Namibia until November 2013. Her successor in Namibia was Thomas F. Daughton. He took over the role in October 2014.
