Nicole Theriot has been officially appointed the new United States of America Ambassador to Guyana.
In a meeting with the new Ambassador after accepting her letters of credence during a ceremony today, President Dr Irfaan Ali highlighted that Guyana and the US share important commitments in global issues that go beyond projects and include democracy, the rule of law, and international peace, among others.
He also noted that enhancing cooperation between the two countries, forging a deeper relationship, and positioning them within the regional context are paramount.
In emphasising Guyana’s vision, the President said that Guyana is developing a platform through which the country will become a global leader in food, climate and energy security.
Theriot replaces Sarah Ann Lynch.
She graduated in 1983 from Louisiana State Uiversity with a Bachelor’s degree and in 1998 with a masters in international relations from Vanderbilt university in Nashville, Tennessee.
She is a career member of the senior foreign service and previously served as deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti, she served as director for immigration and visa security council in the executive office of the president.
She was also senior advisor to the deputy assistant secretary of state for overseas citizens service in the Bureau of consular affairs.
Theriot was also a political counselor at the US Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, principal officer in Casablanca Morocco, and Bureau of consular Affairs supervisory Regional consular officer in Frankfurt, Germany, and many other overseas assignments.
She is also the recipient of numerous state awards including a senior foreign service performance award.
Lynch’s term as US Ambassador to Guyana came to an end this year. Lynch was confirmed by the US Senate on January 2, 2019, and sworn in on January 7, 2019, as Ambassador to Guyana. She presented her credentials in Guyana on March 13, 2019.
