Amb. Tom Nides

Ambassador Tom Nides is a career diplomat and businessman who served as the US Ambassador to Israel from 2021 to 2022. Prior to his appointment, he held various roles in government and business, including serving as the Deputy Secretary of State under President Barack Obama. Nides was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and grew up in a Jewish family. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Harvard University and a Master's degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Nides has been recognized for his work on Middle East peace and has written extensively on the subject.