Huma Abedin is an American political staffer known for her work as a longtime aide to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. She was born on July 27, 1976, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has a background in international relations, having earned her degree from George Washington University. Abedin served as Clinton's deputy chief of staff at the State Department and played a significant role in her 2016 presidential campaign. She has also worked for the Clinton Foundation and has been involved in various initiatives related to women's rights and public policy.