Randi Levine Explained

Randi Levine
Birth Name:Randi Charno
Office:United States Ambassador to Portugal
Term Start:April 22, 2022
President:Joe Biden
Predecessor:George Edward Glass
Spouse:Jeffrey E. Levine
Children:3
Education:University of Missouri (BA)

Randi Charno Levine is an American author, arts advocate, and diplomat who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Portugal.

Education

Levine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Missouri School of Journalism.[1]

Career

Levin has been a member of advisory and governing boards for several organizations, including the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships, Hamptons International Film Festival, John and Doris Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences, Roundabout Theatre Company, NYU Langone Health, High Line, Anna Wintour Costume Center, National Portrait Gallery, New Museum, and Meridian International Center.[2]

Ambassador to Portugal

On October 29, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Levine to be the ambassador to Portugal. Hearings on her nomination were held before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 8, 2022. The committee favorably reported her nomination to the Senate floor on March 8, 2022. The entire Senate confirmed Levine by voice vote on March 10, 2022.[3] She presented her credentials to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa on April 22, 2022.[4]

Personal life

Levine's husband, Jeffrey E. Levine, is the founder of Douglaston Development and Levine Builders. He has also worked as the president of the Jewish National Fund–USA.[5] Levine has three children.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: President Biden Announces Key Nominations . The White House . 7 June 2022 . 29 October 2021.
  2. Web site: 2021-08-21. New US ambassador specializes in art. 2021-10-30. Tek Deeps. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2022-03-10. PN1363 — Randi Charno Levine. 2022-03-12. Congress.gov. en-US.
  4. Web site: Ambassador Randi Charno Levine Presents Credentials . 2022-04-26 . United States Department of State . 2022-04-27.
  5. News: 2016-05-29. Jessica Levine, Evan Sherman. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-10-30. 0362-4331.
  6. Web site: Lunch at the Tribeca Grill with: Jeffrey E. Levine. 2021-10-30. www.pranaygupte.com.