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Dawn Ige

b. 1958

American educator and First Lady of Hawaii

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About Dawn Ige

Born 1958. Dawn Ige is a politician.

Dawn Amano-Ige (born March 30, 1959) is an American educator who was the first lady of Hawaii as the wife of governor David Ige.

Early life and education Ige (née Amano) graduated from James Campbell High School. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and master's in business administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu.

Career Prior to serving as First Lady of Hawaii, Ige was a vice principal at Kanoelani Elementary School in Waipahu, Hawaii. Before pursuing elementary education, Ige worked as a marketing director for Kapiolani Health Care Systems and a public relations account executive. She continues to serve on the national No Kid Hungry Leadership Council.

In 2019, Ige also launched the Ohana Readers literacy program in partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the Hawaii State Public Library System, offering free books mailed to families with children under 5 living on Molokai, Lanai, and parts of Kauai and Hawaii Island.

She also led the restoration of the second floor of Washington Place and the creation of its website. For Washington Place's 175th anniversary in 2022, Ige hosted celebrations, tours, and educational programs, including a large keiki hula.

She is considering a political run in the future.

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Occupation
Education
University of Hawaiʻi System, Chaminade University of Honolulu, University of Hawaii
Also known as
Dawn Amano, Dawn Amano-Ige, Dawn Amano Ige

Family & relationships

Spouse
David Ige

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Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dawn Ige?

American educator and First Lady of Hawaii

When was Dawn Ige born?

Dawn Ige was born on 30 March 1958 in Ewa District.

What is Dawn Ige's occupation?

Dawn Ige is a politician.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dawn Ige

· Wikidata: Q29452590

· DBpedia: Dawn Ige

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dawn Ige. https://biography.guide/dawn-ige/

MLA: "Dawn Ige." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dawn-ige/.

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