US Embassy in Ghana Names Pam DeVolder as New Public Affairs Officer

The United States Embassy in Ghana has welcomed Pam DeVolder as its new Public Affairs Officer, the Ghana News Agency reported on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

The announcement, carried by the state-run news agency, confirms DeVolder's arrival in the public affairs role at the mission. The Ghana News Agency's report was headlined as a welcome for the incoming officer, though no further details about her background, start date or priorities were included in the available material.

The Public Affairs Officer position at a US diplomatic mission typically oversees the embassy's public outreach, media relations and cultural and educational exchange programs. The role serves as a key channel between the embassy and the host country's media, institutions and public.

The embassy's public affairs section is also generally responsible for managing official communications and engagement with local press, including the Ghana News Agency, which reported the appointment.

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DeVolder's appointment comes as the embassy continues its diplomatic work in Accra. The Ghana News Agency did not indicate whether she is replacing a departing officer or taking up a newly assigned post.

Further details on DeVolder's diplomatic background, her planned engagements with Ghanaian media and the embassy's public affairs agenda under her leadership have not yet been disclosed. Watch for additional statements from the US Embassy in Accra or subsequent reporting from the Ghana News Agency for more on her role and activities.