Jaime Green

Last updated
Josh Green
(m. 2006)
Jaime Green
First Lady of Hawaii
Assumed role
December 5, 2022
Children2
Alma mater Brown University
William S. Richardson School of Law
Professionattorney

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.

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Early life and education

Green (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

She 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

She 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]

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