The United States Embassy in Ghana has officially bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer, who concluded her three-year assignment in the country on May 28, 2025.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy expressed gratitude for Ambassador Palmer’s service, highlighting her contributions during her tenure and her broader 39-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service.
“Yesterday, May 28, we bid farewell to Ambassador Virginia Evelyn Palmer. After a three-year tour in Ghana, she concluded her assignment and departed post. We thank her for her outstanding service in her 39-year career with the U.S. Foreign Service and wish her all the best as she begins her next chapter,” the post read.
Ambassador Palmer served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana from 2022 to 2025, during which she played a key role in strengthening U.S.-Ghana relations across areas including health, security, economic development, and democratic governance.
Following her departure, Deputy Chief of Mission Rolf Olson has assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires and will lead the Embassy until a new ambassador is appointed.
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