Nicole McGraw
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Nicole Henry McGraw is an American diplomat, philanthropist and art collector who has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Croatia since 2025.[1]
Nicole McGraw | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| United States Ambassador to Croatia | |
| Assumed office October 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Nathalie Rayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicole Henry McGraw |
| Southern Methodist University (BA) | |
Early life and education
McGraw earned a bachelor's of fine arts from Southern Methodist University.[2][3]
Art career
In 2006, McGraw opened her first art gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[4] She also previously served as CEO of Jupiter NFT Group and founded CANVAS Art Charities.[5] Her work earned the 2018 Muse Award for Outstanding Public Art.[6]
Diplomatic career
McGraw hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump's presidential campaign in October 2024.[7] In December 2024, then-President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate her to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Croatia.[2] The announcement of her nomination came days after she donated $250,000 to the Trump inauguration committee.[8]
The Senate formally received her nomination in March 2025, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on her nomination on April 8, 2025.[9][10] The Senate confirmed her nomination on October 7, 2025.[10] McGraw presented her credentials on October 21, 2025.[11]