Alexandra Bugailiskis
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Alexandra Bugailiskis is a current Canadian
diplomat
. In September 2010 she joined the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs of Carleton University as a Distinguished Senior Fellow and Diplomat in Residence. From April 2008 until August 2010 she was the Assistant Deputy Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously she held the post of Assistant Deputy Minister and Executive Director for the America's Strategy for one year. From September 2003 until September 2007 she was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba
. She was formerly High Commissioner to Cyprus
and concurrently the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Syria
. At the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade she had previously served as Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean and Director for Central America and the Caribbean. In addition to her Head of Mission postings, she has served abroad in Ghana (with concurrent accreditations in Benin, Togo and Liberia), and in Guatemala (with accreditation to El Salvador).
She is an alumna of Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
with honours and a Master of Arts
. Ms Bugailiskis is a member of the Advisory Council of NPSIA and a member of the Board of Directors of FOCAL - The Canadian Foundation for the Americas.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. In September 2010 she joined the Norman Patterson School of International Affairs of Carleton University as a Distinguished Senior Fellow and Diplomat in Residence. From April 2008 until August 2010 she was the Assistant Deputy Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean. Previously she held the post of Assistant Deputy Minister and Executive Director for the America's Strategy for one year. From September 2003 until September 2007 she was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
. She was formerly High Commissioner to Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
and concurrently the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Syria
Syria
Syria , officially the Syrian Arab Republic , is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest....
. At the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade she had previously served as Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean and Director for Central America and the Caribbean. In addition to her Head of Mission postings, she has served abroad in Ghana (with concurrent accreditations in Benin, Togo and Liberia), and in Guatemala (with accreditation to El Salvador).
She is an alumna of Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
with honours and a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
. Ms Bugailiskis is a member of the Advisory Council of NPSIA and a member of the Board of Directors of FOCAL - The Canadian Foundation for the Americas.
External links
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Complete List of Posts
- http://www.carleton.ca/npsia/alumni/alum_bio/bugailiskis.htm Biography from Carleton University
- http://www2.carleton.ca/newsroom/news-releases/assistant-deputy-minister-to-join-carleton%E2%80%99s-renowned-norman-paterson-school-of-international-affairs/
- http://www2.carleton.ca/npsia/distinguished-advisory-council/
- http://www.focal.ca/en/about-us/board