Joseph LeBaron
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Joseph Evan LeBaron is the previous United States Ambassador to Qatar
(July 18, 2008-July 29 2011) and former United States Ambassador to Mauritania
(2003–2006). He was sworn in as Ambassador to Qatar on July 18, 2008, in a ceremony at the Simon Benson House of Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. PSU Interim President Michael J. Reardon presided over the ceremony, and the oath of office was administered by Paul J. DeMuniz, the Chief Justice of Oregon's Supreme Court. LeBaron can speak Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and French.
The event is believed to be the first time a career diplomat of the U.S. Foreign Service has been sworn in as ambassador in a public ceremony in the United States but outside Washington, D.C.
LeBaron served in the United States Air Force
. He joined the United States Foreign Service
in 1980. Later, he was the ambassador to Mauritania
from 2003 to 2006.
LeBaron received a BS in Sociology from Portland State University
, and a PHD in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University
.
From 2001-2003, he served as a faculty member at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs
.
He is married to Elinor R. Drake LeBaron and has one daughter, Petra Drake LeBaron.
On February 15, 2010, LeBaron, as United States Ambassador to Qatar, was in a diplomatic row with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)
Fuat Tanlay, the Turkish foreign policy Ambassador, the row was a dispute about the length and importance of the meeting.
Ambassador Joseph LeBaron departed Qatar July 29th, 2011 at the end of his assignment. Incoming Ambassador Susan Ziadeh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate June 30th, 2011 and is expected to arrive in Qatar during September 2011.
United States Ambassador to Qatar
The United States Ambassador to Qatar is the official representative of the government of the United States to the government of Qatar.-Ambassadors:*William Stoltzfus – Career FSO**Title: Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary...
(July 18, 2008-July 29 2011) and former United States Ambassador to Mauritania
United States Ambassador to Mauritania
The United States embassy in Mauritania is located in Nouakchott. Mauritania – United States relations have been developing since 1960. The incumbent ambassador is Jo Ellen Powell.-Ambassadors:*Henry S. Villard – Career FSO...
(2003–2006). He was sworn in as Ambassador to Qatar on July 18, 2008, in a ceremony at the Simon Benson House of Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. PSU Interim President Michael J. Reardon presided over the ceremony, and the oath of office was administered by Paul J. DeMuniz, the Chief Justice of Oregon's Supreme Court. LeBaron can speak Arabic, Turkish, Persian, and French.
The event is believed to be the first time a career diplomat of the U.S. Foreign Service has been sworn in as ambassador in a public ceremony in the United States but outside Washington, D.C.
LeBaron served in the United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
. He joined the United States Foreign Service
United States Foreign Service
The United States Foreign Service is a component of the United States federal government under the aegis of the United States Department of State. It consists of approximately 11,500 professionals carrying out the foreign policy of the United States and aiding U.S...
in 1980. Later, he was the ambassador to Mauritania
Mauritania
Mauritania is a country in the Maghreb and West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the west, by Western Sahara in the north, by Algeria in the northeast, by Mali in the east and southeast, and by Senegal in the southwest...
from 2003 to 2006.
LeBaron received a BS in Sociology from Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
, and a PHD in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University
Princeton University
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.
From 2001-2003, he served as a faculty member at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs
Elliott School of International Affairs
The Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University is a professional school in international relations. It is located in the heart of Washington, D.C...
.
He is married to Elinor R. Drake LeBaron and has one daughter, Petra Drake LeBaron.
On February 15, 2010, LeBaron, as United States Ambassador to Qatar, was in a diplomatic row with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Turkey)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government ministry office of the Republic of Turkey, responsible for foreign affairs in Turkey. Professor Ahmet Davutoğlu is current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, appointed on May 1, 2009....
Fuat Tanlay, the Turkish foreign policy Ambassador, the row was a dispute about the length and importance of the meeting.
Ambassador Joseph LeBaron departed Qatar July 29th, 2011 at the end of his assignment. Incoming Ambassador Susan Ziadeh was confirmed by the U.S. Senate June 30th, 2011 and is expected to arrive in Qatar during September 2011.