Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, born on October 26, 1947, is an American politician, lawyer, and diplomat. She has held numerous prominent positions throughout her career, including First Lady of the United States (1993-2001), U.S. Senator representing New York (2001-2009), and the 67th United States Secretary of State (2009-2013). As First Lady, she chaired a task force on National Health Care Reform and also championed the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). During her time as a senator, she served on various committees, including the Armed Services Committee, the Budget Committee, and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. As Secretary of State, Clinton made women's rights and human rights a focal point of U.S. initiatives.
Clinton was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 2016, making her the first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party. Although she won the popular vote, she lost the election to Donald Trump. Since 2020, Clinton has served as Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast. In 2023, she joined Columbia University as a Professor of Practice at the School of International and Public Affairs and co-founded the Institute of Global Politics. She is also involved in HiddenLight Productions, a global studio dedicated to creating premium content, and hosts the "You and Me Both" podcast.
