Roberta S. Jacobson
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Roberta S. Jacobson (born April 14, 1960) is an American diplomat who was the United States Ambassador to Mexico from June 2016 to May 2018.[1] She previously served as the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs from March 30, 2012, to May 5, 2016. The United States Senate approved her nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico on April 28, 2016. In March 2018, Jacobson announced her resignation effective May 5.[2] Foreign Policy reported on January 18, 2021 that Jacobson would be in charge of Mexico–United States border affairs at the National Security Council under President Joe Biden.[3]
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Roberta Jacobson | |
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United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
In office June 20, 2016 – May 5, 2018 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Earl Anthony Wayne |
Succeeded by | Christopher Landau |
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs | |
In office July 31, 2011 – May 5, 2016 Acting: July 31, 2011 – March 30, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Arturo Valenzuela |
Succeeded by | Mari Carmen Aponte (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Roberta Ann Steinfeld (1960-04-14) April 14, 1960 (age 64) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Education | Brown University (BA) Tufts University (MA) |
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