Glenda Morean-Phillip

Ambassador Morean-Phillip stands with United States President Bush, 2008. Senator the Honourable Glenda Patricia Morean-Phillip is a Trinidad and Tobago politician who has served as a senator, Attorney General, Judge of the Supreme Court, and Ambassador to the United States and Mexico.

Early life and education Morean-Phillip earned a Master of Laws degree from the University of London in 1974.

Career Morean-Phillip was the first Trinidad-born woman to qualify as a solicitor.

From 1999 to 2000, Morean-Phillip acted as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago.

From November 2003 to April 2008, Morean-Phillip served as high commissioner for Trinidad and Tobago. She completed this role in London, and was accredited to Germany, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

Beginning April 21st, 2008, Morean-Phillip served as Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago to the United States and Mexico, and permanent representative to the Organization of American States.

Board Positions

Chairperson of the Nursing Commission (1980-1981) Commissioner of the Public Utilities Commission (1981-1986) Deputy Chairperson of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (1993-1996) Honorary President of the Blind Welfare Association of Trinidad and Tobago (1994-?) President of the Tennis Association of Trinidad and Tobago (1991-1997)

Personal life Morean-Phillip has competed in Lawn Tennis both at home in Trinidad and Tobago and abroad.