Thelma Phillip-Browne
Thelma Phillip-Browne | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Phillip-Browne in 2022 | |
| Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United States of America | |
| In office 28 January 2016 – 6 August 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Timothy Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Newtown, Basseterre, St. Kitts |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Cardiff University School of Medicine Anderson University |
Thelma Phillip-Browne is a Kittian dermatologist and diplomat. She was the Ambassador to the United States from Saint Kitts and Nevis from 28 January 2016 to 6 August 2022.[1]
Early life and education
Phillip-Browne was born in Newtown, Basseterre, St Kitts. She attended Girls High School and Basseterre High School before graduating with a medical degree from the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Jamaica in 1978. She then attended Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and earned a Diploma in Dermatological Science from the Cardiff University School of Medicine. She also obtained a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree from Anderson University in 2011.[1][2]
Career
Besides working as a dermatologist in private practice, she was Director of Primary Health Care and later Chief Medical Officer of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis.[1]
Phillip-Browne was appointed as Ambassador of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United States in 2015,[3] serving from 28 January 2016 to 6 August 2022 and presenting her credentials to President of the United States Barack Obama on 28 January 2016.[4][5] In 2016, Phillip-Browne was named one of "St.Kitts-Nevis' 40 most Influential and Powerful Women" by Times Caribbean Online.[6]
In 2018, Phillip-Browne signed the 2018-2024 Multi-country Cooperation Strategy for Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries tot strengthen regional health services.[7] In 2022, Phillip-Browne addressed the 9th Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California,[8][9][10] and was featured in the webinar series “A Seat at the Table Women in Global Leadership”.[11]
Personal life
Phillip-Browne has served as a lay preacher and member of the Women of the Church of God. She has two daughters and one son, and has two granddaughters. She has seven siblings from her mothers 13 pregnancies.[1][2]
Phillip-Browne was also a netball player and a member of the Caribbean Netball Association’s Championship Team in 1973.[2][12]
References
- ^ a b c d "DR. THELMA PHILLIP-BROWNE". Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Luxner, Larry (25 February 2022). "St. Kitts envoy: 'My mom had no seat at the table'". Washington Diplomat. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Dr. Thelma Phillip Browne Leads Formidable Group Of Women Announced To Key Positions In St.Kitts-Nevis Government". Times Caribbean Online. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "St.Kitts-Nevis Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Obama". Times Caribbean Online. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "US President Barack Obama Welcomes Ambassador Thelma Phillip-Browne. Gives His Country's Commitment to Further Enhancing Relations with St.Kitts-Nevis". Times Caribbean Online. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "St.Kitts-Nevis' 40 most Influential and Powerful Women 2016". Times Caribbean Online. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "St.Kitts-Nevis signs PAHO multi-country cooperation strategy for the next six years | Buckie Got It". 3 February 2018. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "National Statement for Saint Kitts and Nevis to be delivered by H.E. Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne, Ambassador to the United States". SKNIS. 14 June 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "National Statement for Saint Kitts and Nevis delivered by H.E. Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne, Ambassador to the USA at the Ninth Sum". SKNIS. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Saint Kitts and Nevis participates in Ninth Summit of the Americas". SKNVibes. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "Women in Global Leadership featuring Ambassador Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne". VON Radio. Archived from the original on 28 April 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ "African Liberation Day Message to the World During the Pandemic: Ubuntu — Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne – Big Drum Nation". 25 May 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2025.