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The Many and Varied Duties of a U.S. Ambassador

Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
July 1, 2003

Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney is a senior member of the U.S. Foreign Service and joins a corps of about 9,300 other dedicated Foreign Service officers stationed in some 190 countries around the world. Members of the Foreign Service can be sent to any embassy, consulate,  diplomatic mission or office anywhere in the world, at any time, to serve the diplomatic needs of the United States. The life of a U.S. Ambassador requires uncommon commitment and some hardships, but always offers unique rewards and opportunities.

Ambassador Kenney serves in Ecuador. In addition to overseeing a wide variety of services to Americans in Ecuador, she travels throughout the country making friends and helping to achieve the goals and to implement the initiatives of U.S. foreign policy. These photos are just a glimpse of the kinds of activities that keep this Ambassador busy and involved with the people of Ecuador.

Read more about Ambassador Kenney's career and about Diplomacy at Work.
Visit the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador.   Meet other U.S. Ambassadors.

 

Ambassador Kenney at Port Authority. April 29, 2003 In Pano, Ecuador, U.S. Ambassador Kenney was an honored guest. June 25, 2003. Ambassador Kenney in service behind the food counter in Pano.
Amb. Kenney visits U.S. Air Force medical treatment site. June 25, 2003 Amb. Kenney opening the trade expo Ambassador Kenney in Pano, outside of Tena. June 5, 2003
Amb. Kenney in San Lorenzo at Navy base. May 14, 2003 Amb. Kenney celebrates potable water system Ambassador Kenney with U.S. officers visiting Galapagos Island, March 5-7.

State Department photos by  Mario Aldaz and Mauricio Tufino


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