Bridget Brink
US Ambassador to Ukraine (2022–2025)
Bridget Brink is an American diplomat, US Ambassador to Ukraine from 2022 to 2025, known for her active support of Ukraine during Russian aggression. She holds degrees in political science and international relations and is fluent in several languages. After her resignation in 2025, she announced her intention to run for the US Congress.
1996
Began her career at the U.S. Department of State
2002
Appointed Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs for European Affairs
2005
Served as Head of the Political-Economic Section in Tbilisi, Georgia, promoting democratic and economic reforms
2009
Held the position of Director for Aegean and South Caucasus Affairs at President Obama's National Security Council
2011
Became Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi, Georgia
2015
Assumed the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
2019
Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia
2022
Unanimously confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine during the Russian invasion
2022
Helped restore the U.S. diplomatic presence in Kyiv amidst the war
2025
Announced her campaign for the U.S. Congress, demonstrating her commitment to public service
