![]() ![]() Stephen DeVincent and they live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Golden Retrievers, Argos and Svend. A top US State Department official, chief protocol officer Rufus Gifford, is expected to leave government at the end of July to join President Joe Biden ’s reelection campaign, where he. Before that, he was an aide on Obama’s historic 2008 presidential campaign.Ī native of Massachusetts, Rufus holds a bachelor’s degree from Brown University. During Obama’s first term, Rufus was the National Finance Director at the Democratic National Committee and supported passage of a number of Obama policy initiatives. His pioneering tenure as Ambassador has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, the Atlantic, CNN, and Vice News, among many other national and international outlets, and he has spoken extensively across Europe and the United States about his efforts to break down walls and humanize the work of governmentĪt home, Rufus was the National Finance Director for President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign, responsible for the record-breaking $1 billion budget. ![]() He was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog by Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark for his meritorious service. Interview of Ambassador Rufus Gifford on very anticipated state visit by President Macron to the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark where he led efforts to address the effects of climate change, build international coalitions, and invest in clean energy. public diplomacy to renewable energy.įrom 2013 to 2017, Rufus served as the U.S. He is currently focused on promoting civic engagement, particularly among youth, supporting Democratic candidates across the country, and issue areas ranging from U.S. Ambassador, senior aide to President Barack Obama, civic leader, public speaker, and an advocate for Democratic causes. He previously served as deputy campaign manager at Biden for President. Rufus Gifford was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 1, 2013, and sworn in on August 15, 2013, as the U.S. Rufus Gifford (he/him) currently serves as Chief of Protocol, US State Department. Rufus Gifford Chief of Protocol, US State Department ![]()
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