Meet the Ambassador: Her Excellency Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S.

Meet the Ambassador is a new program hosted by Hill Center with former Michigan Governor and Ambassador Jim Blanchard that showcases the diplomatic community in Washington. Through lively, one hour interviews in an informal, but informative format, audiences will get a feel not only for current international issues but a sense of the day-to-day life of a diplomat. The audience will have an opportunity to learn about the unique lives of ambassadors and the challenges of their profession, as well as the critical bilateral relationships between foreign countries and the U.S. We were delighted to launch the first Meet the Ambassador program with an engaging interview with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman who was appointed Canada’s envoy to the U.S. in March 2020. She is the first woman to hold this critical post for her country in Washington. Prior to her appointment, she served as Acting Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador, bringing a strong portfolio to her current role. Before joining the Embassy, Ambassa