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Kathy Giles-Diaz appointed U.S. Consul General in Kolkata
The Kolkata Consular district encompasses West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, and the seven northeastern states of India.
Before her appointment in Kolkata, she served as the Public Affairs Advisor at the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium. / US Embassy and Consulates in India
Kathy Giles-Diaz has officially assumed the role of U.S. Consul General in Kolkata, effective Aug. 21, 2024. She succeeds Melinda Pavek, the outgoing Consul General, who departed on Aug. 18, 2024.
As the new Consul General, Giles-Diaz will lead U.S. diplomatic efforts and work to strengthen U.S.-India relations across the Kolkata Consular District, which encompasses West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Sikkim, and the seven northeastern states of India.
“I am deeply honored to represent the United States in East and Northeast India. I look forward to meeting people and communities across the 11 states of the Kolkata Consular District and building upon the strong foundation of the U.S.-India partnership,” she said in a statement.
Giles-Diaz brings extensive experience to her new role. Before her appointment in Kolkata, she served as the Public Affairs Advisor at the U.S. Mission to NATO in Brussels, Belgium. Her distinguished career in the State Department includes positions such as Director of the International Media Office and Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia. Additionally, she has held assignments in Tokyo, San Salvador, and Washington, D.C.
Before joining the State Department, Giles-Diaz was a television news producer, covering significant beats such as the White House and the State Department. She also managed an international student exchange program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Japanese Studies from Wellesley College and a Master’s degree in Public Administration and Environmental Science from Indiana University.
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