Eleni Kounalakis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Eleni Kounalakis

American politician and diplomat, and current lieutenant governor of California

Date of Birth: 03-Mar-1966

Place of Birth: Sacramento, California, United States

Profession: businessperson, politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis (born March 3, 1966) is an American diplomat, politician and businesswoman serving as the 50th lieutenant governor of California since 2019.
A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman elected to the office. Kounalakis previously served as the United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2010 to 2013.
She was sworn into office on January 7, 2010, and presented her credentials to President László Sólyom on January 11, 2010.
On April 24, 2017, Kounalakis announced her bid for the office of Lieutenant Governor of California in the 2018 election.
She came in first place in the June 5, 2018 primary election; she was elected on November 6, 2018.