Jaime Kanani Ushiroda Green (born May 11, 1977) is an American attorney who is the first lady of Hawaii as the wife of Governor Josh Green.
Jaime Green | |
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| First Lady of Hawaii | |
| Assumed role December 5, 2022 | |
| Governor | Josh Green |
| Preceded by | Dawn Ige |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jaime Ushiroda May 11, 1977 Oahu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Josh Green (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Brown University William S. Richardson School of Law |
| Profession | attorney |
Early life and education
editGreen (née Ushiroda) grew up in Kaneohe and attended Iolani School, graduating in 1995.[1] She later graduated from Brown University in 1999 and earned her Juris Doctor from William S. Richardson School of Law of University of Hawai'i in 2002.[1][2] Her mother, Yvonne Makaimoku Ushiroda, was Native Hawaiian.[3][4]
Career
editShe practiced law for two years before deciding to focus her career on child advocacy.[5] She worked for Project Visitation which serves siblings who are separated by the foster care system, and as a volunteer guardian ad litem for the Hawaii State Judiciary. She is also listed as a member of Green Health International LLC and serves on the board of directors of the social services organizations Hale Kipa and Pacific Gateway Center.[6][1][5]
As First Lady of Hawaii, she plans to advocate for children and families through supporting food banks and advancing childhood literacy.[7] Other priorities include mental health services and the Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands backlog.[8] She also hopes to develop a Native Hawaiian Cultural Center.[7][8]
Personal life
editShe married Josh Green in 2006. The couple met at the Hawaii State Capitol when she was clerking for Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland.[8][1] They have two children, who are the first young children to live in the governor's mansion since 1986.[2]
She was raised in the Church of Latter Day Saints.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Cataluna, Lee. "Lee Cataluna: Hawaii's Next First Lady Brings Career Experience And Life Lessons To The Role".
- ^ a b Cruz, Catherine. "A tale of Hawaiʻi second ladies: Jaime Green". Hawaii Public Radio.
- ^ Richardson, Mahealani. "Kahele accuses Green of 'blatant lie' after Hawaiian Home Lands claim". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ Dayton, Kevin (7 Aug 2022). "Hawaii Governor Candidate's Hawaiian Homelands Remark Touches A Nerve With Some". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b Editorial Staff. "Hale Kipa Welcomes Jaime Green". Hale Kipa.
- ^ "Business Registration Division - Search for Business Entity & Documents". Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division.
- ^ a b "First Lady Jaime Kanani Green Biography" (PDF). Retrieved 26 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Nakaso, Dan. "Dog for Hawaii first family remains Gov. Green vs. family". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.