Photo: Office of the Director of National Intelligence / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Born on August 27, 1969 in Manhattan, New York, United States, Avril Haines is a lawyer, official and beamter. That puts Avril Haines at 57 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Hunter College High School and Georgetown University Law Center. Recorded honors include Australian Intelligence Medal (2024).
My Take
Avril Haines fascinates me because her power has always lived in the shadows. As the first woman to serve as Director of National Intelligence, and earlier as deputy CIA director and deputy national security advisor, she operated at the very top of a world built on discretion. That demands a rare blend of legal precision, sharp judgment, and steel nerves under pressure no public audience ever sees. I admire people who carry enormous responsibility without seeking applause. Her career is a quiet reminder that some of the most consequential figures of our era are ones most of us could not pick out of a crowd.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Avril Haines
- Name (Japanese)
- アブリル・ヘインズ
- Reading
- あぶりる・へいんず
- Born
- August 27, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- Manhattan, New York, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / official / beamter / jurist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Hunter College High School
- University
- Georgetown University Law Center
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Australian Intelligence Medal
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://avrilhaines.xyz/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avril%20Haines
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14525857
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Avril Haines born?
Avril Haines was born on August 27, 1969 and is 57 years old.
Where is Avril Haines from?
Avril Haines is from Manhattan, New York, United States.
What does Avril Haines do?
Avril Haines works as lawyer, official, beamter, jurist.
Where did Avril Haines study?
Avril Haines attended Georgetown University Law Center.
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