As a career diplomat with the US Department of State, Nina Maria Fite served as US Ambassador to Angola, Chargé d’affaires in Moldova, Consul General in Montreal, Canada, and Consul General in Lahore, Pakistan.  With a focus on post-war economic development, environmental issues and trade negotiations she developed stronger economic conditions for US companies abroad. She currently serves on the board of The HALO Trust USA, a non-profit providing humanitarian landmine clearance and the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, which supports financial sector strengthening.

While detailed to the US Trade Representative’s Office, she negotiated the environment chapters of the US-Panama FTA and the Dominican Republic accession to the Central American Free Trade Agreement.  As the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Talent Management, she guided all facets of workforce policy in 279 locations worldwide and domestically.   Prior to joining the State Department, Ambassador Fite lived and worked in Brazil and counseled small businesses in her native Pennsylvania on international business opportunities.