Tuesday, April 22, 2008

CMC Alum Appointed As Ambassador Extraordinary

C. Steven McGann (right) pictured with U.S. Charge d'Affaires, Mark Bezner in Palau

The Bush Administration made an announcement today to appoint C. Steven McGann '73 as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Republic of the Fiji Islands, the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of Nauru, and the Kingdom of Tonga and Tuvalu.
The President intends to nominate C. Steven McGann, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of the Fiji Islands, the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of Nauru, and the Kingdom of Tonga and Tuvalu. Mr. McGann, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, currently serves as Director for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands in the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Department of State. Prior to this, he served as Maritime Security Coordinator in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of the Office of Assistance for Asia and Near East in the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration. Mr. McGann received his bachelor's degree from Claremont McKenna College and his master's degree from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

3 comments:

Charles Johnson said...

Here is McGann's testimony on the Marshall Islands and their relationship with the U.S. before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Here is his statement on how Palau is the best run government in the Pacific.

kevingvance said...

Tonga is one of the most fascinating places on earth. This is exciting news.

Jonathan said...

cool. i did not know of mcgann before this article.