Mary Mel French

Mel French
27th Chief of Protocol of the United States
In office
November 13, 1997  January 20, 2001
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byMolly M. Raiser
Succeeded byDonald Ensenat
Personal details
Born1938 (age 8687)
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBill Roberts
Alma materStephens College
University of Arkansas

Mary Mel French (born in 1938) served as the United States Chief of Protocol, serving under President Bill Clinton. She assumed office on November 13, 1997, and left on January 20, 2001. She replaced Molly M. Raiser and was replaced by Donald Ensenat. She authored the book United States Protocol : The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette.