Judith G. Garber
American diplomat (1961–2024)
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Judith Gail Garber (September 27, 1961 – May 4, 2024) was an American diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Cyprus from 2019 to 2022.[1] She previously served as the United States ambassador to Latvia and as the acting assistant secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science at the State Department.[2]
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Judith G. Garber | |
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| United States Ambassador to Cyprus | |
| In office March 18, 2019 – December 22, 2022 | |
| President | Donald Trump Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Kathleen A. Doherty |
| Succeeded by | Julie D. Fisher |
| United States Ambassador to Latvia | |
| In office August 14, 2009 – July 9, 2012 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Larson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Mark Pekala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1961 |
| Died | May 4, 2024 (aged 62) |
| Spouse | Paul Wisgerhof |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Career
Garber was a career Foreign Service Officer since 1984.[2] She was the ambassador to Latvia from 2009 to 2012, and prior to that served in a variety of foreign and domestic posts, including economic counselor in Madrid and director of North Central Europe in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.[2] In August 2018, Garber was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the United States ambassador to Cyprus.[3] Prior to becoming Ambassador to Cyprus, she served as acting Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Environment and Science at the Department of State.[2]
Personal life
Garber obtained her bachelor's degree in international economics from the Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service.[4][5] She was married with two children.[4] Garber spoke Spanish, Hebrew, Czech and Latvian.
Garber died on May 4, 2024, at the age of 62.[6]
