Prior to being appointed U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick H. Gaspard served as the Executive Director of the Democratic National Committee, a position he held since 2011. Previously, he served as an Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Political Affairs from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he was the National Political Director for Obama for America. He served as the Executive Vice President and Political Director for the Service Employees International Union. In 2004, he served as the National Field Director for America Coming Together, and from 2003 to 2004, he was the National Deputy Field Director for Dean for America. From 1998 to 1999, he was the Chief of Staff for the New York City Council.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Gaspard held a number of positions with the City of New York, including Special Assistant in the Office of the Manhattan Borough President and Special Assistant in the Office of Mayor Dinkins.

Contact Information

Embassy of South Africa
3051 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008

Phone: (202) 232-4400
Fax: (202) 265-1607

Email: consular.wa@foreign.gov.za
Website: http://www.saembassy.org/