Governor Josh Green is a dedicated physician, husband, father, and Hawai‘i’s ninth Governor. Raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he earned degrees in biology and anthropology from Swarthmore College and an M.D. from Penn State’s College of Medicine. After completing his Family practice residency, he chose to serve the underserved community of Ka‘ū in Hawai‘i Island, as a member of the National Health Service Corps. His experiences as a rural physician have inspired him to address issues like affordable housing, mental health, and addiction through public service. Dr. Green served two terms in the Hawai‘i House of Representatives, three terms in the Hawai‘i State Senate and a term as Lieutenant Governor, during which he was the point person addressing the COVID Pandemic. In December 2022, Dr. Green was elected Governor. Since becoming Governor, Dr. Green has prioritized affordability, housing, healthcare, and climate action. He enacted the largest income tax cut in Hawai‘i’s history, accelerated the development of over 62,000 affordable housing units, expanded homelessness initiatives like kauhale villages, and launched programs to address the state’s healthcare workforce shortage. His leadership during the Maui wildfire recovery housed nearly 8,000 survivors and secured billions of dollars for recovery efforts. Governor Green remains deeply committed to improving the lives of Hawai‘i’s families and building a more sustainable future.