Niels Marquardt

Niels Marquardt is a retired U.S. Ambassador who currently serves as the Diplomat-in-Residence at Lewis and Clark College.14 His diplomatic career spans over three decades, during which he represented the United States in various capacities across the globe.1

Career Highlights

Diplomatic Service:: Marquardt's 33-year diplomatic career included serving as America's top diplomat in Madagascar, Cameroon, the Comoros, and Equatorial Guinea.1 He also had assignments in Germany, France, Thailand, and the Republic of the Congo.1

Final State Department Role:: His last assignment with the State Department was as U.S. Consul General in Sydney, Australia.1

Private Sector Experience:: After his diplomatic career, Marquardt remained in Australia for four years, serving as the CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia.1

Education and Early Career

Marquardt is an alumnus of Lewis and Clark College, graduating in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in German Studies.1 He furthered his education with:

• A master's degree in global management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management
• A master's in international security strategy from the National War College1

Before his diplomatic career, Marquardt served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire and Rwanda.1

Current Role at Lewis and Clark College

As Diplomat-in-Residence, Marquardt:

• Provides advice to students interested in international careers3
• Offers support and guidance for students interested in international affairs2
• Occasionally addresses foreign policy and diplomacy issues3

This volunteer role, which he has held since early 2019, follows his 40-year career in diplomacy and international business.5

In 2017, Lewis and Clark College honored Marquardt with the Distinguished Alumnus award, recognizing his significant contributions to international diplomacy and his alma mater.1