Joan M. Clark | |
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 Clark at an event marking the 90th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 | |
| United States Ambassador to Malta | |
| In office March 21, 1979 – February 21, 1981 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Bruce Laingen |
| Succeeded by | James Malone Rentschler |
| 9th Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs | |
| In office December 22, 1983 – October 18, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Diego C. Asencio |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth M. Tamposi |
| 16th Director General of the Foreign Service | |
| In office July 27, 1981 – October 24, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Harry G. Barnes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Atherton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1922 Ridgefield Park, New Jersey |
Joan Margaret Clark (born March 27, 1922) is an American retired diplomat who served as United States Ambassador to Malta between 1979 and 1981.[1] Born in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, she is a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy. In 2007, Clark was presented the Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award by the American Foreign Service Association.
Clark left her post in Malta when she became Director General of the Foreign Service[2] and Director of Personnel. She also served as Director of the Office of Management Policy (April 10, 1977 – March 20, 1979) and Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs (1983-1989).[3]
- ^ "Ambassadorial Nominations – Jimmy Carter (1977–1981)". American Foreign Service Association. Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-08-05.
- ^ "Malta Envoy Nominated". The New York Times. August 5, 1982. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Joan Margaret Clark (1922–)". Office of the Historian. Retrieved 18 February 2020.