Christopher T. Robinson

Christopher Todd Robinson is an American diplomat who had served as the United States ambassador to Latvia.

Early life and education Robinson received a Master of Science in strategic studies from the National War College and a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs from George Washington University.

Career Robinson is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor. He has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs since 2018. He was sworn in on January 26, 2023, and presented his credentials to President Egils Levits on February 21, 2023.

Robinson's successor, Melissa Argyros, was confirmed as the next ambassador to Lativia by the United States Senate on December 18, 2025 as part of an en bloc confirmation.

Awards and recognitions Robinson is the recipient of multiple State Department performance awards, including a Distinguished Honor Award and Meritorious Honor Award.

Personal life Robinson speaks Russian and Spanish.