Judith R. Fergin

Consul General

Biography

Judith Fergin arrived to take up her posting as U.S. Consul General in Sydney in July 2007. She is a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service with the rank of Minister Counselor. Mrs. Fergin served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore from 2004 to 2007. She participated in a diplomatic exchange program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra from 2002 to 2003 and served as Economic Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra from 2003 to 2004.

Mrs. Fergin has also served in Jakarta, Moscow, Monrovia, Pretoria, Munich, and Washington, D.C. She participated in the Department of State’s 44^th Senior Seminar. She received her bachelor’s degree from Smith College and master’s degrees from the University of Virginia (international relations) and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces of the National Defence University (national resource management).

Mrs. Fergin is married to Gregory Fergin, a retired senior Foreign Service officer. His last assignment was as Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Canberra from 2001-2004. The Fergins have two children.

Consul General

The Consul General is the post’s Principal Officer and coordinates all functions of the U.S. Government in the Sydney consular district. The Consul General maintains contact with senior Australian officials, both state and federal, within the consular district and keeps the Embassy and Washington informed of important political, economic and other developments affecting U.S. interests. The Consul General often represents the United States at public functions and addresses various groups and organizations on issues affecting Australian-American relations. Briefing visiting U.S. officials and American business representatives is also an important responsibility.

Last update: Monday, 20 April 2009 GMT+1000