David Huebner[1] | |
|---|---|
,_with_spouse,_Dr_Duane_McWaine..jpg) David Huebner, Former United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa (left) with spouse, Dr Duane McWaine | |
| United States Ambassador to New Zealand | |
| In office December 4, 2009 – January 17, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | William McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gilbert |
| United States Ambassador to Samoa | |
| In office February 3, 2010 – January 17, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | William McCormick |
| Succeeded by | Mark Gilbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Duane McWaine |
| Profession | Diplomat Lawyer Legal academic |
David Huebner (born 1960) is an international arbitrator based in Southern California.[2] He previously served as the United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa.[3] He was the first openly gay ambassador in the Obama administration and the third openly gay ambassador in United States history.[4] His tenure was marked by significant improvement in bilateral relations, with commentators observing that relations are stronger and closer than they have been in decades.[5] Called an “excellent public face for the United States,” he has been widely praised as a successful Ambassador including for his accessible, inclusive approach, his emphasis on students and future leaders, and the innovative restructuring of his Embassies around social media and other nontraditional tools and approaches of diplomacy.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Before being appointed Ambassador he worked as an international lawyer in Los Angeles, Shanghai, and New York City, specializing in international arbitration and mediation.[12][13] He is licensed as an attorney in California, New York, and in the District of Columbia, and as a solicitor in England and Wales.[14]
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- ^ "Huebner Arbitration – Ambassador (R.) David Huebner Independent Arbitrator". Archived from the original on 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2020-07-08.
- ^ "Nominations Confirmed (Civilian)". United States Senate. (senate.gov). November 20, 2009. Archived from the original on November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ Robinson Jr., Franklin A. "Guide to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection, NMAH.AC.1146" (PDF). Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History Archives Center. Smithsonian Institution. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-06. Retrieved 2015-06-06.
- ^ a b http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1210/S00153/usnz-councils-burst-of-activity.htm Archived 2014-01-02 at the Wayback Machine | Saturday, 27 October 2012 | US/NZ Council's burst of activity | Connie Lawn
- ^ http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2013/10/the_new_us_ambassador.html Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine | http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2013/10/the_new_us_ambassador.html | October 31st, 2013
- ^ http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2013/10/the_new_us_ambassador.html#comment-1225632 Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine | tvb (3,659 comments)
- ^ "ELocaL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE - Celebrating 4th of July with Our American Allies". Archived from the original on 2014-01-01. Retrieved 2013-12-31. | Celebrating 4th Of July With Our American Allies | by Written by: Lucy Mullinger. Photos: Ola Thorsen US
- ^ http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2013/10/the_new_us_ambassador.html Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine | The new US Ambassador | October 31st, 2013 at 7:00 am by David Farrar
- ^ http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_14061.php Archived 2013-10-17 at the Wayback Machine | Time nearly up for GABA Charity Auction tickets | By GayNZ.com Daily News staff - 17th October 2013
- ^ http://justadandak.com/american-embassy-wellington-digital-studio-an-opening-opportunity/ Archived 2014-01-01 at the Wayback Machine | American Embassy Wellington Digital Studio | An Opening / Opportunity | MARCH 5, 2013
- ^ Trevett, Claire (October 8, 2009). "Gay lawyer set to be next US ambassador to NZ". The New Zealand Herald. nzherald.co.nz. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2009.
- ^ Johnston, Nicholas (October 7, 2009). "Obama Nominates Openly Gay Lawyer to Be New Zealand Ambassador". Bloomberg News. bloomberg.com. Retrieved October 8, 2009.
- ^ "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. October 7, 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2009 – via National Archives.