Cynthia Stroum désignée futur ambassadeur des USA au Luxembourg

Mme Stroum est originaire de Seattle et a fait des études en journalisme et communication.

Sa nomination doit encore être confirmée par le Sénat. Il est fort probale que Mme Stroum entre en fonction cet automne.

Ci-dessous le statement du président Barack Obama:

“Cynthia Stroum, Nominee for Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
A native of Seattle, (in the state of Washington) Cynthia Stroum has been an angel investor in over twenty successful technology, biotechnology and retail start-up companies, including Starbucks Coffee Company.  Over the last 30 years, Ms. Stroum has also been active in civic and charitable activities focusing on philanthropy and community service, establishing two non-profit foundations, with a particular focus on cancer research. Ms. Stroum has helped to bring greater visibility to pancreatic cancer, serving on the board of The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and as the Founding Chairman of the Board of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).  She has also served on the board of the Shoah Foundation. Previous to her business and philanthropic ventures, Ms. Stroum worked in the television and film industries and continues her commitment to the arts.   Ms. Stroum made her Broadway producing debut in 2004 with the acclaimed Broadway production of A Raisin in the Sun, earning her a Tony nomination.  Ms. Stroum holds a BA in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Southern California.”