Nicole McGraw
Nicole McGraw | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 11th United States Ambassador to Croatia | |
| Assumed office October 21, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Nathalie Rayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicole Henry McGraw |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University (BA) |
Nicole Henry McGraw is an American diplomat, philanthropist and art collector who has served as the U.S. Ambassador to Croatia since 2025.[1]
Early life and education
McGraw earned a bachelor's of fine arts from Southern Methodist University.[2][3]
Art career
In 2006, McGraw opened her first art gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[4] She also previously served as CEO of Jupiter NFT Group and founded CANVAS Art Charities.[5] Her work earned the 2018 Muse Award for Outstanding Public Art.[6]
Diplomatic career
McGraw hosted a fundraiser for Donald Trump's presidential campaign in October 2024.[7] In December 2024, then-President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate her to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Croatia.[2] The announcement of her nomination came days after she donated $250,000 to the Trump inauguration committee.[8]
The Senate formally received her nomination in March 2025, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on her nomination on April 8, 2025.[9][10] The Senate confirmed her nomination on October 7, 2025.[10] McGraw presented her credentials on October 21, 2025.[11]
See also
References
- ^ Jovan (October 10, 2025). "US Senate Confirms Nicole McGraw as New Ambassador to Croatia". The Region. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Harrell, Gershon (December 18, 2024). "Local art collector and philanthropist chosen as US ambassador to Croatia by Trump". WPEC. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "Trump's 7 most eye-opening European ambassador picks". POLITICO. December 19, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "About". NM Fine Art. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Zagreb, U. S. Embassy in (October 21, 2025). "Ambassador Nicole McGraw". U.S. Embassy in Croatia. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "New US Ambassador Nicole McGraw presents credentials in Zagreb to Croatian president". Croatia Week. October 21, 2025. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
- ^ "Transition Updates: Trump's Suit Over Iowa Poll Is His Latest Action Against News Media". December 17, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ "At Least Sixteen Individuals Nominated To The Trump Administration Were Tied To Large Donations To Trump's Inaugural Committee––Including Three Cabinet Secretaries" (PDF). April 21, 2025.
- ^ "Statement of Nicole McGraw Nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Croatia Senate Foreign Relations Committee" (PDF). April 8, 2025.
- ^ a b "PN26-30 - Nomination of Nicole Mcgraw for Department of State, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. October 7, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ Zagreb, U. S. Embassy in (October 21, 2025). "Nicole McGraw Begins Mandate as U.S. Ambassador to Croatia". U.S. Embassy in Croatia. Retrieved November 23, 2025.