Profile
Ambassador Scott Gration has had a unique career as a diplomat and military leader. His diplomatic assignments have included serving as the United States (US) Ambassador to Kenya, as US Special Envoy to Sudan, and as Special Assistant to the President in the White House. Scott Gration retired as a Major General from the US Air Force after serving for thirty-two years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader.
Having spent nearly half his life in Africa and the Middle East, he has a deep and profound understanding of Kenya and East Africa, including the language and culture of each region. Scott remained in Kenya following his diplomatic assignment and served as a businessman and humanitarian for another five years. He now serves as a business consultant and pubic speaker.
Ambassador Gration recently published his unique and interesting experiences in an inspirational memoir, “Flight Path: Son of Africa to Warrior-Diplomat.” He and his wife Judy have settled in Winter Garden, Florida. They have four children and eight grandchildren.