Elaine French

Elaine French is a senior American diplomat who led the United States diplomatic mission in Zimbabwe as Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Harare, overseeing bilateral engagement between the United States and Zimbabwe. A career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, she has held senior diplomatic postings across Africa and other international assignments, including serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Her work has focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, advancing development cooperation, and supporting partnerships that promote economic growth, governance, and regional stability.