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Hilda Heine

Marshallese politician

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Hilda Cathy Heine is a Marshallese educator and politician. She has served as the president of the Marshall Islands since 2024, having previously served from 2016 to 2020. Heine was the first woman to lead any sovereign country in Micronesia and the first person from the Marshall Islands to earn a doctorate. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a teacher and counselor at Marshall Islands High School and then as a women's rights activist with her organization Women United Together Marshall Islands.

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Born
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Place of birth
Majuro wd
Citizenship
Marshall Islands wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
University of Oregon, University of Southern California, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Hawaiʻi System, USC Rossier School of Education wd
Social media
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Positions held wd

  • President of the Marshall Islands (since 4 January 2024 · BS 19 Poush 2080 onwards)
  • President of the Marshall Islands (28 January 2016 – 13 January 2020)

Questions

When was Hilda Heine born?
Hilda Heine was born on 6 April 1951 in Majuro.
What positions has Hilda Heine held?
Positions held by Hilda Heine include: President of the Marshall Islands (since 4 January 2024); President of the Marshall Islands (2016–2020).
Where did Hilda Heine study?
Hilda Heine was educated at University of Oregon, University of Southern California, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Hawaiʻi System.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Hilda Heine · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q20090884 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Hilda Heine 2022.jpg by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)/Nathan Fulton (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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"Hilda Heine". DigiNepal. Last updated 1 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/hilda-heine. Retrieved 6 November 2026.

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