Background
Owens-Kirkpatrick, Barbro A. was born in Helsinki.
Owens-Kirkpatrick, Barbro A. was born in Helsinki.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, Swedish School of Economics. Master of Public Administration, Princeton University.
Entered United States Foreign Service, 1980, early career postings include Office of Southern Cone Affairs. Deputy director Office of International Security Operations, Bureau Political- Military Affairs, United States State Department, 1992-1993. Director Inter-American affairs National Security Council, 1994-1997.
Minister-counselor for political affairs United States Embassy, Mexico City, 1994-1997. Director Office of European political and Security Affairs United States Department State. United States ambassador to Republic of Niger United States Foreign Service, Niamey, since 1999.
Married Alexander T. Kirkpatrick. Children: Alexander, Maria.