Constance J. Milstein

Constance Milstein
United States Ambassador to Malta
Assumed office
October 27, 2022
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byG. Kathleen Hill
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
EducationNew York University (BS)
North Carolina Central University (JD)

Constance J. Milstein is an American attorney and businesswoman who serves as the United States ambassador to Malta since October 2022.

Early life and education

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Milstein earned her Bachelor of Science from New York University and her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University.[1]

Career

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She co-founded Ogden CAP Properties, LLC. She has an extensive history of advocating for veterans and active military members; She is a founding board member of Blue Star Families, as well as founding Dog Tag bakery, which helps disabled veterans. Milstein has worked with several groups surrounding geopolitical issues and relations, including the School of Diplomacy and International Relations at Seton Hall University, United Nations Association, Refugees International, and UN Watch.

Obama administration

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During the Obama administration, Milstein served as an aide to the Secretary of the Army.[1]

United States ambassador to Malta

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On December 8, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Milstein to be the ambassador to Malta.[1] Hearings on her nomination were held before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 4, 2022. The committee favorably reported the nomination on May 18, 2022. The Senate confirmed her nomination on August 6, 2022, by a 57–34 vote.[2] She presented her credentials to President George Vella on October 27, 2022.[3]

Awards and recognitions

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Milstein has won several awards, including the Angel Award from Blue Star Families; she has also won the Distinguished Service Award from the New York University College of Arts & Science and the Albert Gallatin Medal from there as well.[1]

Personal life

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Milstein speaks French and Italian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  2. ^ "PN1466 — Constance J. Milstein — Department of State 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  3. ^ "U.S. Ambassador to Malta Constance J. Milstein Presents Credentials to H.E. President George Vella". United States Department of State. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Gwendolyn S. Green
Charge d'Affaires
United States Ambassador to Malta
2022–present
Incumbent