Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard (R)

Director of National Intelligence

Role Summary

This elected official represents constituents by introducing and voting on legislation, conducting oversight of government operations, and serving on committees.

Quick Facts

Party

Republican

Age

Religion

Hindu

Birthplace

Leloaloa, American Samoa

Residence

West Oahu, HI

Born

April 12, 1981

Family

Divorced: Eduardo; Husband: Abraham

Contact

www.dni.gov

Election Info

Current Term02/12/2025 — Present

First Elected02/12/2025

Next Director of National Intelligence Election2026

Education

BSBA, International Business

Hawaii Pacific University

2009

Attended, Television Production

Leeward Community College

Graduated

Officer Candidate School, Fort McClellan

Political Career4

Member

Honolulu City Council

2010-2012

Representative

Hawaii State House of Representatives

2002-2004

Representative

United States House of Representatives, Hawaii

2013-2021

Director

United States National Intelligence

2025-present

Professional Background2

Legislative Aide

Office of United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka

2006-2008

Major

Hawaii Army National Guard

2003-2020

Organizations8

Budget Committee, Honolulu City Council

Former Vice Chair

Safety, Economic Development and Government Affairs Committee, Honolulu City Council

Former Chair

Zoning and Public Works Committee, Honolulu City Council

Former Member

Healthy Hawaii Coalition

Vice President/Co-Founder

2002-present

Alliance for Traditional Marriage

Former Member

Stand Up for America

Former Member

Democratic National Committee

Vice Chair

2013-2016

Council on Foreign Affairs, National Guard Association of the United States

Former Member