Melinda Hildebrand
Melinda Hildebrand | |
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Official portrait, 2026 | |
| 44th United States Ambassador to Costa Rica | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2026 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceding | Cynthia A. Telles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | United States |
| Spouse | Jeffery Hildebrand |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin (BBA) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman • diplomat |
Melinda “Mindy” Hildebrand is an American diplomat and businesswoman who has served as the United States Ambassador to Costa Rica since 2026. She is the president of the Hildebrand Foundation and vice president of Hilcorp Ventures, Inc. Hildebrand was nominated by President Donald Trump in 2025 and confirmed by the United States Senate on October 7, 2025. She presented her credentials on January 8, 2026.