Melvyn Levitsky

Melvyn Levitsky (March 19, 1938 – May 17, 2025) was an American diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Bulgaria (1984–1987) and Brazil (1994–1998).^[1]

Melvyn Levitsky
United States Ambassador to Bulgaria
In office September 21, 1984 – February 6, 1987
President	Ronald Reagan
Preceded by	Robert L. Barry
Succeeded by	Sol Polansky
United States Ambassador to Brazil
In office June 1, 1994 – June 17, 1998
President	Bill Clinton
Preceded by	Richard Huntington Melton
Succeeded by	Anthony Stephen Harrington
12th Executive Secretary of the United States Department of State
In office 1987–1989
Preceded by	Nicholas Platt
Succeeded by	J. Stapleton Roy
5th Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters
In office June 23, 1989 – November 23, 1993
Preceded by	Ann B. Wrobleski
Succeeded by	Robert S. Gelbard
Personal details
Born	(1938-03-19)March 19, 1938 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Died	May 17, 2025(2025-05-17) (aged 87) Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Michigan
Profession	Diplomat, Career Ambassador

Life and career

Levitsky was born in Sioux City, Iowa on March 19, 1938. He had a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts degree in political science from the University of Iowa. From 1989 to 1993 he served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics Matters.^[2] In 2003, he became a board member of the International Narcotics Control Board.^[3]

He was a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy, and also served on the advisory board of the Global Panel Foundation.

Levitsky died in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 17, 2025, at the age of 87.^[4]