12 Facts About MaryKay Carlson

MaryKay Loss Carlson is an American diplomat who has served as the United States ambassador to the Philippines since 2022.

MaryKay Carlson was previously the United States charge d'affaires in Argentina from 2021 to 2022, after having served as the Deputy Chief of Mission in the country from September 2019.

MaryKay Carlson is a career member of the Foreign Service, serving since 1985.

MaryKay Carlson worked at the Embassy of the United States in New Delhi, India as the Deputy Chief of Mission for three years and Charge d'affaires for two years.

MaryKay Carlson has served at US Embassy in Beijing, China, Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, Consulate General in Hong Kong, Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, and the Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

MaryKay Carlson had served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

On February 4,2022, President Joe Biden intended to nominate MaryKay Carlson to serve as US Ambassador to the Philippines.

MaryKay Carlson was confirmed by the entire Senate via voice vote on May 5,2022.

MaryKay Carlson presented her credentials to Philippine president Bongbong Marcos on July 22,2022.

MaryKay Carlson has received numerous performance awards, including six Superior Honor Awards.

MaryKay Carlson is married to retired Foreign Service officer Aubrey MaryKay Carlson, and they have two daughters, Kathryn and Karen.

MaryKay Carlson is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas and speaks Spanish and Chinese.