Michelle Lujan Grisham is an American politician serving as the Governor of New Mexico. She took office on January 1, 2019, becoming the first woman to hold this position in the state. Prior to her governorship, she was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018, representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district. Born on October 24, 1959, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, Lujan Grisham has a background in public health and law. She has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during her political career, advocating for policies that benefit the residents of her state.