Definition: "Tulsi Gabbard" is a long-name for someone named Ted S. "Tulsi" Williams, best known as a former U.S. Representative from Hawaii. Definition: Tulsi Gabbard was born on March 23, 1947, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She grew up and worked her way through high school to university before attending law school at the University of Hawaii. After graduating with honors, she pursued her passion for public service by serving as the first Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Hawaii. Tulsi served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013-2019 representing Hawaii's 5th Congressional District and was a member of the Democratic Party. She is known for her strong advocacy on issues such as climate change, LGBTQ rights, and public safety.