Bridget Brink is an American diplomat who is currently serving as the United States ambassador to Slovakia. She was appointed in 2019 by President Donald Trump. It has been reported that she will be nominated the ambassador to Ukraine in 2022.
Let’s get to know more about Bridget Brink.
How old is Bridget Brink? Age & Birthday
Born in the year 1970 Bridget Brink is 52 years of age now. She however hasn’t shared her exact birthdate with the public. Hence, Brink’s zodiac sign is not known as of now.
Bridget Brink Wiki – Parents & Family
Ms. Brink was born to parents Gwen Brink and John Brink in Michigan. She also has a stepmother, Judy Brink.
In the Brink family is Bridget’s younger sister named Joanna Brink who is 48 years old. Her sister is a married woman who has gifted Bridget with two nephews Andrew and Andre Brink.
Like every other mom, Bridget’s mother also supported Bridget through and through.
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Her dad and stepmom on the other hand also encouraged Bridget to pursue her dreams. She is who she is today, mostly because of her amazing parents, and Bridget never fails to acknowledge their contribution to her life.
I would like to thank my family for a lifetime of support. To my mom, Gwen Brink, for encouraging the belief that anything is possible. To my dad and stepmom, John and Judy Brink, for their example of a life of purpose.
Bridget Brink Husband & Kids
Who is Bridget Brink’s husband; you may ask. Bridget Brink is currently married to her husband Nicholas Higgins. Nicholas, like his spouse, is also a foreign service officer who has served in India, Afghanistan, Georgia, and more.
The couple is in a steady relationship and has been together for over 26 years now. Talking highly of her husband, Bridget during her swearing-in ceremony in Slovakia, said,
I want to thank my husband and best friend Nicholas Higgins, for his love and support for over 26 years. Having served in Afghanistan, India, Georgia, and Armenia, Nick is the rock of our family, and I would not be here if not for him.
Brink and her husband also have two sons named Jack and Cole. The family is living a happy life and Brink often posts pictures of them together on her Instagram.
Bridget Brink Husband Wiki
Born in August of 1973, Nicholas Higgins is 49 years old in 2022. As you may have noticed Bridget is 3 years older than her husband in age.
Nicholas attended SOAS University of London and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Geography in 1995.
Later in the year 2000, Higgins obtained his master’s degree from
Nicholas currently works as Foreign Service Officer at USAID. From his job, as a Foreign Service Officer Nicholas is entitled to an annual salary of $107,971. Similar to his spouse, Nicholas has earned a great deal of fortune from his career, and currently has an estimated net worth of over $1 million.
Bridget Brink Net Worth
Bridget Brink has been working in her field for a long time. Formerly the U.S. ambassador to Slovakia, she is now the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. The average salary of an American ambassador is between $147,895 to $222, 435.
As experienced personnel, Bridget Brink’s salary surely surpasses the average of $147K. Bridget Brink is estimated to have a net worth of over $1.5 million.
Bridget Brink Education
Brink graduated from Kenyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
She later attended the London School of Economics and has two Master of Science degrees in political theory and international relations.
Bridget Brink Biography
Bridget Brink’s career started when she joined the United States Department of State in 1996. From 1997 to 1999, she was a consular political officer at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. She then became a Cyprus desk officer until 2002.
From 2005 to 2008, she was the political-economic chief in Tbilisi. Following this, Brink became the deputy director for southern European affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Continuing with her work, she became the deputy assistant secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in 2015.
Bridget Brink is Now the Ambassador to Ukraine
On May 29, 2019, Bridget Brink was nominated as the ambassador to Slovakia by then-president Donald Trump. She presented her credentials to President Zuzana Čaputová on the 20th of August 2019.
In the February of 2022, it was reported that Bridget Brink would be nominated as the United States ambassador to Ukraine by current president Joe Biden. This was finalized as she was nominated to serve in the position on April 25, 2022.
Bridget Brink Twitter & Instagram
Bridget Brink is very active on her Instagram account which is under the username “usambslovakia”. She currently has 712 followers and over 100 posts.
Although she has a Twitter under the handle “USAmbSlovakia”, she has not been active on this account since its creation in 2020. This account currently has 289 followers
Bridget Brink Wikipedia Facts
| Real Name / Full Name | Bridget Ann Brink |
| Birthday / Date of Birth | 1970 |
| Age | 52 |
| Zodiac Sign | N/A |
| Born Country | U.S |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Parents | Gwen Brink, John Brink |
| Profession | Ambassador |
| Education (High School / College / University) | Kenyon College, London School of Economics |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Nicholas Higgins |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Net Worth | $1 Million |
| Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook) | Instagram, Twitter |
| Height in Feet | 5 feet 5 inches |
| Height in Meter | 1.65 |
