Michelle Bachelet is a Chilean politician and physician who served as the President of Chile twice, first from 2006 to 2010 and then from 2014 to 2018. She is a member of the Socialist Party and was the first woman to hold the presidency in Chile. Bachelet has also held significant roles in international organizations, including serving as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Born on September 29, 1951, in Santiago, Bachelet faced political challenges early in life, including the arrest of her father during the military coup led by Augusto Pinochet. She studied medicine and became a pediatrician before entering politics. Bachelet is known for her focus on social issues, women's rights, and education reform.