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I love seeing the incredible things our own are doing out in the world, and I could not be more proud of Saipan’s own Gio Hur. I saw the story on her new book, Islands After the War, which she and her fellow Harvard classmates put together after studying postwar landscapes in Okinawa, Iejima, Saipan, and Tinian.
We could sit in our air-conditioned offices and talk about what we think farmers need, but the truth is, they know best. If we want to truly work on developing greater food security, our role is to listen, understand their priorities, and take our cues from the farmers out in the fields themselves.
This week, I had the opportunity to join a discussion on Mariana Islands Conservation Strategy (MICS). The dialogue focused on federal activities in our region, their environmental impacts, and ideas for mitigating those impacts for the people who live here. I appreciated the chance to learn more because this is a nuanced conversation.
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Meet Kimberlyn
Kimberlyn King-Hinds began her service to the U.S. House of Representatives for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)on January 3, 2025. She is the second person to hold this office and the first woman from the CNMI to represent her people in Congress.
Kimberlyn King-Hinds was born and raised on the island of Tinian, where she developed a deep connection to her community and culture. She holds a Juris Doctor degree, along with a Native Hawaiian Law Certificate, from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. She also earned a Master of Human Resource Management with honors and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Loyola Marymount University.
Congresswoman King-Hinds is committed to addressing the pressing challenges of the Northern Mariana Islands, including strengthening public health, improving infrastructure, advancing education, increasing access to affordable transportation options, and advocating for economic development. Her legal and public service background uniquely positions her to represent the CNMI’s interests in Washington, D.C. Ms. King-Hinds is focused on fostering collaboration across federal, local, and community stakeholders to bring meaningful progress to her constituents.