Randi Charno Levine is an American author, arts advocate, and diplomat who served as the United States ambassador to Portugal from 2022 to 2025.

[5] In an interview with Expresso's The Heart & Hustle podcast, she emphaszied Portugal's ability to make an outsized impact on the international stage despite its relatively small size.

This agreement, announced in January 2025, marked a significant step in aligning Portugal's military capabilities with NATO standards, enhancing interoperability between Portuguese and U.S.

[7] In 2023, Ambassador Levine hosted the “Art in Embassies” celebration, which featured an exhibit at Casa Carlucci titled “Celebrating Diversity – Democracy and Representation in the Arts.” The event, opened by First Lady Jill Biden, included three days of public panels and discussions across Lisbon with prominent Portuguese and American artists.

Levine also spearheaded numerous intercultural initiatives that highlighted the shared artistic heritage of Portugal and the United States.