Nathalie Rayes '96, M.P.P. '99

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Nathalie Rayes '96, M.P.P. '99, was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Croatia in a U.S. Senate vote on Dec 6.

“I promise to always lead and serve with integrity and in the best interest of our country, while continuing to strengthen our diplomatic relations with the people of Croatia,” Rayes said after her confirmation.

President Biden appointed Rayes to the board of the United States Institute of Peace, and she has served on the boards of numerous organizations in the fields of politics, civil rights, education and health.

A sociology major as an undergraduate, Rayes most recently served as president and CEO of Latino Victory, an advocacy group focused on increasing Latino representation. Prior to that, she was vice president of public affairs for the Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas and executive director of its philanthropic arm, Fundación Azteca America. She also served in Los Angeles city government, including as deputy chief of staff to then-Mayor James K. Hahn.

Read the full article on the Luskin School of Public Affairs website.