History of Bridget A. Brink in Timeline

Bridget A. Brink is an American diplomat who served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2022 to 2025. A member of the United States Foreign Service since 1996, Brink was previously the U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia from 2019 to 2022. She has held numerous positions within the State Department, marking a career dedicated to diplomatic service.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1970: Bridget Ann Brink born

In 1970, Bridget Ann Brink was born. She would later become a U.S. diplomat and ambassador.

1987: Graduated from East Grand Rapids High School

In 1987, Bridget Brink graduated from East Grand Rapids High School.

1996: Joined United States Foreign Service

In 1996, Bridget Ann Brink joined the United States Foreign Service, marking the start of her career in diplomacy.

1996: Joined United States Department of State

In 1996, Bridget Brink joined the United States Department of State.

1997: Consular Political Officer in Belgrade

From 1997, Bridget Brink served as a consular political officer in the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade.

1999: End of Belgrade assignment

In 1999, Bridget Brink's assignment as a consular political officer in the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade concluded.

2002: Cyprus desk officer

Until 2002, Bridget Brink served as a Cyprus desk officer.

2004: Special assistant for Europe

Until 2004, Bridget Brink was a special assistant for Europe to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.

2005: Political-economic chief in Tbilisi

From 2005, Bridget Brink served as political-economic chief in Tbilisi.

2008: Deputy Director for Southern European Affairs

From 2008, Bridget Brink served as the deputy director for southern European affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

2008: End of Tbilisi Assignment

In 2008, Bridget Brink concluded her service as political-economic chief in Tbilisi.

2009: Director for the Aegean and South Caucasus

From 2009, Bridget Brink served as director for the Aegean and South Caucasus at the United States National Security Council, coordinating U.S. foreign policy.

2010: Director for the Aegean and South Caucasus

In 2010, Bridget Brink continued to serve as director for the Aegean and South Caucasus at the United States National Security Council.

2011: Deputy Chief of Mission in Tbilisi

In 2011, Bridget Brink returned to Georgia as deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi.

2014: Deputy Chief of Mission in Tashkent

In 2014, Bridget Brink served as deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

August 2015: Deputy Assistant Secretary

In August 2015, Bridget Brink became deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs.

2018: Rebuffed Nomination as US ambassador to Georgia

In 2018, Foreign Policy reported that Bridget Brink was slated to be nominated as the US ambassador to Georgia, but the Georgian Dream government rebuffed her.

May 16, 2019: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

On May 16, 2019, hearings were held before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding Bridget Brink's nomination as ambassador to Slovakia.

May 22, 2019: Nomination Reported Favorably

On May 22, 2019, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee favorably reported Bridget Brink's nomination to the Senate floor.

May 23, 2019: Confirmed as Ambassador to Slovakia

On May 23, 2019, Bridget Brink was confirmed by the entire Senate via voice vote as the ambassador to Slovakia.

August 20, 2019: Presented Credentials to President Čaputová

On August 20, 2019, Bridget Brink presented her credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová of Slovakia.

2019: United States ambassador to Slovakia

In 2019, Bridget Ann Brink served as the United States ambassador to Slovakia.

February 2022: Nomination as Ambassador to Ukraine Reported

In February 2022, it was reported that President Joe Biden would nominate Bridget Brink as the United States ambassador to Ukraine.

April 2022: Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine

In April 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Bridget Brink to be the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

April 25, 2022: Nominated as Ambassador to Ukraine

On April 25, 2022, Bridget Brink was officially nominated to serve as the United States ambassador to Ukraine.

May 10, 2022: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing

On May 10, 2022, hearings took place before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding Bridget Brink's nomination as ambassador to Ukraine.

May 2022: Presented credentials to President Zelenskyy

In May 2022, Bridget Brink presented her credentials to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, officially assuming her role as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.

May 18, 2022: Nomination Reported Favorably

On May 18, 2022, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reported Bridget Brink's nomination favorably to the Senate floor.

May 30, 2022: Presented Credentials as Ambassador to Ukraine

On May 30, 2022, Bridget Brink presented her credentials and took office as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine during the Russian invasion.

July 22, 2022: U.S. Commitment to Support Ukraine

On July 22, 2022, Bridget Brink stated that the United States would continue to "support Ukraine for as long as it takes," following the announcement of $270 million in military assistance.

December 23, 2022: Coordinated Zelensky's Visit to Washington, D.C.

In December 2022, Bridget Brink met with President Zelensky in person to coordinate his 9.5-hour visit to Washington, D.C., which occurred on December 23, 2022.

2022: United States ambassador to Ukraine

In 2022, Bridget Ann Brink served as the United States ambassador to Ukraine.

April 10, 2025: Resignation as Ambassador Announced

On April 10, 2025, Bridget Brink announced her intention to step down as ambassador, effective on April 21, reportedly due to disagreements with the Trump administration, pressure from President Zelenskyy, and personal reasons.

April 2025: Rebuke from Zelensky for Social Media Post

In April 2025, after Bridget Brink made a social media post about a missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, she received a rebuke from President Zelensky for omitting Russia's role in the strike.