Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is a renowned American politician, diplomat, and advocate who has spent five decades in public service. Born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Clinton graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 and Yale Law School in 1973.

Clinton's significant roles include serving as the 67th United States Secretary of State under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013, and as a U.S. Senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009. Prior to these roles, she was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, during her husband Bill Clinton's presidency.

Notably, in 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman in U.S. history to win a major party's presidential nomination and won the popular vote, though she lost the Electoral College to Donald Trump.

Throughout her career, Clinton has been an advocate for healthcare reform, children's welfare, and women's rights. She has authored multiple books and founded numerous initiatives, including Onward Together, a political action organization dedicated to supporting progressive political groups.

Clinton has received numerous accolades and continues to influence global politics and social causes. She currently serves as Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast and is a Professor of Practice at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.