Alexandra Papadopoulou (diplomat) explained

Alexandra Papadopoulou (born 10 April 1957) is a former Greek Ambassador to the United States and held in the position from February 2020 to June 2023.^[1] She is the first woman to serve in that post.^[2] Since June 2023, she serves as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Greek Government under Kyriakos Mitsotakis.^[3]

Early life and education

Papadopoulou earned a law degree from the University of Athens in Greece, where she also studied political science. As a Fulbright Scholar, she earned a Master's Degree in International Relations/International Law from the University of Pennsylvania.^[4]

Career

Before becoming Ambassador to the USA, she served as the Head of the Diplomatic Cabinet of the Prime Minister as well as Head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) in Kosovo. She has also been the Greek Ambassador to Paraguay and Uruguay (12/2015 – 8/2016) and Permanent Representative to the European Union.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alexandra PAPADOPOULOU Ambassador of Greece to the U.S.A. . Embassy of Greece in Washington DC . 23 August 2022.
2. Web site: Her Excellency Alexandra Papadopoulou Ambassador of Greece to the U.S . UVA Center for Politics . 23 August 2022.
3. Web site: Deputy Ministers – Leadership . Ελληνική Δημοκρατία – Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών . 2023-06-28 . 2023-06-28.
4. Web site: A conversation with Her Excellency Mme. Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou . Columbia Alumni Association . 2022-08-24 .