Mari-Luci Jaramillo | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Honduras | |
| In office October 27, 1977 – September 19, 1980 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Ralph Elihu Becker |
| Succeeded by | Jack R. Binns |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1928 Las Vegas, New Mexico |
| Died | November 20, 2019 (aged 91) Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Alma mater | New Mexico Highlands University |
Mari-Luci Jaramillo (June 19, 1928 – November 20, 2019) was an American educator and diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to Honduras from 1977 to 1980. Upon her confirmation, Jaramillo became the first Mexican-American woman to serve as an American ambassador.[1]
Early life and education
Jaramillo was native of Las Vegas, New Mexico.[2] While attending school, she worked in her father's shop, shining shoes.[2] Later, she cleaned houses and waited tables in order to help pay for her tuition at New Mexico Highlands University.[2] In 1959, she graduated magna cum laude from Highlands University with a master's degree in education.[2] In 1970, she earned a doctorate from the University of New Mexico.[2]
Career
After graduation, she became an elementary school teacher.[2] Later Jaramillo joined the faculty at the University of New Mexico and served in various roles, including associate dean, vice president, and assistant to the president of the university.[2]
On April 1, 1977, President Carter asked Jaramillo to become the United States Ambassador to Honduras.[2] She served as ambassador from 1977 to 1980.[2] While serving as ambassador, Jaramillo oversaw the Peace Corps program in Honduras.[3]
Since her ambassadorship, Jaramillo has worked for Educational Testing Service and spent several years at The Pentagon.[2][4] She has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Children's Television Workshop[4] and the Diversity External Advisory Council of the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Jaramillo was later a member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.
In 1992, Jaramillo was appointed deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Latin America during the Clinton Administration.[2]
Personal life
Jaramillo died in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 20, 2019. She was 91.[5]
Works
- Jaramiilo, Mari-Luci (1972). Cautions When Working with the Culturally Different Child. OCLC 95564950.
- Jaramillo, Mari-Luci (2002). Madam Ambassador: The Shoemaker's Daughter. Tempe, Ariz.: Bilingual Press. ISBN 1-931010-04-8. OCLC 45917194.
- Jaramillo, Mari-Luci (2019). Sacred Seeds: a Girl, her Abuelos, and the Heart of Northern New Mexico. Taos, NM.: Barranca Press. ISBN 9-7819-39604-34-7. OCLC 1128295966.
References
- ^ García, Beatriz (2020-04-14). "The fascinating story of Mari-Luci Jaramillo, the first Latina ambassador to the United States". AL DÍA News. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Writer, Rick Nathanson | Journal Staff. "First Hispanic woman ambassador dies at 91". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ^ S., Meier, Matt (1997). Notable Latino Americans : a biographical dictionary. Franco Serri, Conchita., Garcia, Richard A., 1941-. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 058538908X. OCLC 49569798.
- ^ a b "A distinguished career in education and leadership honored". UNM Newsroom. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ^ "First Hispanic woman to serve as US ambassador dies". AP NEWS. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2020-07-11.
- Mari-Luci Jaramillo at The Political Graveyard
- Sandoval, Steve (1997-03-10). "Jaramillo speaks to standing-room only audience". Daily News Bulletin. Los Alamos National Laboratory. Retrieved 2007-09-06.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ralph E. Becker | United States Ambassador to Honduras 1977 – 1980 | Succeeded by Jack R. Binns |