Jaime Green

Jaime Green
First Lady of Hawaiʻi
Current
Assumed role
December 5, 2022
GovernorJosh Green
Preceded byDawn Ige
Second Lady of Hawaiʻi
In office
December 3, 2018 – December 5, 2022
Preceded byKathleen Chin
Succeeded byMichael Luke (as Second Gentleman)
Personal details
BornJaime Kanani Ushiroda
May 12, 1977 or 1978 (age 47–48)
Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Josh Green
​
(m. 2006)​
Children2
EducationBrown University (BA)
William S. Richardson School of Law (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Jaime Kanani Green (née Ushiroda; born May 12, 1977 or 1978) is an American attorney who has served as the first lady of Hawaiʻi since 2022 as the wife of Governor Josh Green. She previously served as the Second Lady of Hawaiʻi from 2018 to 2022, during her husband's term as lieutenant governor.

Early life and education

Jaime Kanani Ushiroda was born on May 12, 1977 or 1978. grew up in Kāneʻohe and attended ʻIolani School, graduating in 1995. She later graduated from Brown University in 1999 and earned her Juris Doctor from William S. Richardson School of Law of University of Hawaiʻi in 2002. Her mother, Yvonne Makaimoku Ushiroda, was Native Hawaiian.

Career

She practiced law for two years before deciding to focus her career on child advocacy. 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 Hawaiʻi 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.

First Lady of Hawaii (2022–present)

As first lady of Hawaiʻi, she plans to advocate for children and families through supporting food banks and advancing childhood literacy. Other priorities include mental health services and the Hawaii State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands backlog. She also hopes to develop a Native Hawaiian Cultural Center.

Personal life

She married Josh Green in 2006. The couple met at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol when she was clerking for Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland. They have two children, who are the first young children to live in the governor's mansion since 1986.

She was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

See also

Notes

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cataluna, Lee. "Lee Cataluna: Hawaii's Next First Lady Brings Career Experience And Life Lessons To The Role".
  2. ↑ Green, Josh (12 May 2021). "Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, Jaime! You're our MVP and we are grateful for all you do. We love you!". – via Facebook. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 Cruz, Catherine. "A tale of Hawaiʻi second ladies: Jaime Green". Hawaii Public Radio.
  4. ↑ Richardson, Mahealani. "Kahele accuses Green of 'blatant lie' after Hawaiian Home Lands claim". Hawaii News Now. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ↑ Dayton, Kevin (7 Aug 2022). "Hawaii Governor Candidate's Hawaiian Homelands Remark Touches A Nerve With Some". Honolulu Civil Beat. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  6. 1 2 Editorial Staff. "Hale Kipa Welcomes Jaime Green". Hale Kipa.
  7. ↑ "Business Registration Division - Search for Business Entity & Documents". Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division.
  8. 1 2 "First Lady Jaime Kanani Green Biography" (PDF). Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  9. 1 2 3 Nakaso, Dan. "Dog for Hawaii first family remains Gov. Green vs. family". Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
  10. ↑ "Josh Green". Democratic Governors Association. Retrieved 22 January 2026.