Nina Hachigian

Nina Lucine Hachigian is an American diplomat currently serving as the first U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy under Antony Blinken in the Biden administration. In this role, she seeks to bring benefits to, and learn from, local leaders in the U.S., and connect them to counterparts around the world.

Before rejoining the State Department on October 3, 2022, she was the first Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of International Affairs, following her appointment by Eric Garcetti. Her office expanded LA's global ties to help bring jobs, culture, visitors, and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the city.

Prior to this, Hachigian served as the United States Representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Provided by Wikipedia