Joan Margaret Clark (born March 27, 1922) is an American retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Malta between 1979 and 1981.[1] Born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, she is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy. In 2007, Clark was presented the Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award by the American Foreign Service Association.
Joan M. Clark | |
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United States Ambassador to Malta | |
In office March 21, 1979 – February 21, 1981 | |
President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Bruce Laingen |
Succeeded by | James Malone Rentschler |
9th Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs | |
In office December 22, 1983 – October 18, 1989 | |
Preceded by | Diego C. Asencio |
Succeeded by | Elizabeth M. Tamposi |
16th Director General of the Foreign Service | |
In office July 27, 1981 – October 24, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Harry G. Barnes Jr. |
Succeeded by | Alfred Atherton |
Personal details | |
Born | Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | March 27, 1922
Clark left her post in Malta when she became Director General of the Foreign Service[2] and Director of Personnel. She also served as Director of the Office of Management Policy (April 10, 1977 – March 20, 1979) and Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs (1983-1989).[3]
References
editForeign Service Journal article on her Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award.
- ^ "Ambassadorial Nominations – Jimmy Carter (1977–1981)". American Foreign Service Association. Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Malta Envoy Nominated". The New York Times. August 5, 1982. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Joan Margaret Clark (1922–)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 18 February 2020.