Vivian Aiona knows something about the job as Hawaiʻi first lady. As the wife of former Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona, she served in the role when asked by single then-Gov. Linda Lingle. Now, she's a member of the Washington Place Foundation. She also had a career with the airlines as a flight attendant while raising four children and now eight grandchildren.
With Duke Aiona campaigning for governor this year, Vivian Aiona could officially become the next Hawaiʻi first lady. She spoke to The Conversation about issues she hopes to elevate if her husband becomes Hawaiʻi's next governor.
Our interview with Jaime Green, wife of gubernatorial candidate and current Lt. Gov. Josh Green, aired on The Conversation on Friday, Oct. 14.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Oct. 13, 2022. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.
