Josh Green

Josh Green is an American physician and politician serving as the Governor of Hawaii since December 5, 2022. He previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii from 2018 to 2022, under David Ige. Green's career has been marked by his work in the Hawaii State Senate and his efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaii. He has also been involved with various organizations, including the American Medical Association and the Hawaii Medical Association.

● Early Life and Education

Josh Green was born in New York City, New York, and grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He attended Swarthmore College and later earned his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. Green completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh and later worked as an emergency medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente in Honolulu. He has also been involved with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

● Career

Before entering politics, Green worked as a physician and served as the president of the Hawaii Medical Association. He has also been a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Green's work has taken him to various parts of the world, including Africa, where he worked with the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund. He has also been involved with the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

● Political Career

Green's entry into politics began when he was elected to the Hawaii State Senate in 2008, representing the 3rd district. He served in the senate until 2018, when he was elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii. During his time in the senate, Green worked on various committees, including the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Health and the Hawaii State Senate Committee on Human Services. He has also worked with other politicians, including Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Nancy Pelosi.

● Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii

As Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii, Green worked closely with David Ige to address various issues affecting the state, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2018 Hawaii false missile alert. He also served as the chairman of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and worked to promote tourism in the state. Green has also been involved with the Hawaii Department of Health and the Hawaii Department of Human Services.

● Governor of Hawaii

Green was elected as the Governor of Hawaii in 2022, defeating Duke Aiona in the general election. As governor, he has continued to work on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and has also focused on issues such as climate change, education, and economic development. Green has worked with other governors, including Gavin Newsom of California and Jay Inslee of Washington (state), to address regional issues. He has also been involved with the National Governors Association and the Western Governors Association.

● Personal Life

Green is married to Jaime Green and has two children. He is a practicing Buddhist and has been involved with various charitable organizations, including the Hawaii Foodbank and the Salvation Army. Green has also been recognized for his work, including receiving the Hawaii Democratic Party's John Burns Award and the Hawaii Medical Association's Physician of the Year Award. He has also been involved with the University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Community Foundation.

Category:Governors of Hawaii