Michael C. Gonzales is an American diplomat serving as the United States ambassador to Zambia.

Gonzales earned a Bachelor of Arts from Occidental College in Los Angeles and a Master of Arts from the American University School of International Service in Washington, D.C.[1] Gonzales is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor.

He has held many positions throughout his career; he was the director of analysis of Africa in the State Department's Bureau of Intelligence and Research.

[1] Since October 1, 2020, he has served as the deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of African Affairs.

[2] On April 22, 2022, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Gonzales to be the next United States ambassador to Zambia.