Fiona Hill

Fiona Hill is a British-American academic, foreign affairs adviser, and author known for her expertise on Russia and European affairs.

Fiona Hill is a British-American academic, foreign affairs adviser, and author known for her expertise on Russia and European affairs. She served in senior roles on the U.S. National Security Council, testified during the 2019 U.S. impeachment inquiry, and is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She has also served as Chancellor of Durham University since 2023.

Early life and education

Fiona Hill was born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in October 1965. She is the daughter of a coal miner and a midwife. She studied at the University of St Andrews and later earned a doctorate in history from Harvard University.

Career in U.S. government

Hill served as national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia from 2006 to 2009. She later served as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council from 2017 to 2019.

Impeachment inquiry testimony

Hill appeared as a witness in the November 2019 House hearings connected to the first impeachment of Donald Trump. Her testimony drew attention because of her long experience on Russia-related policy issues.

Academic and public roles

Hill is a senior fellow in the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution. She was installed as Chancellor of Durham University in 2023.