Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
Easter Island Local
After the contact With the western civilization around 1862 most of the island's population died or was killed. In1877 there was around 111 inhabitants. In 1888 the island was incorporated into Chile and from 1965 it has had its own civilian Governor but is administered as part of one of the Regions in Chile

1988-? Mayor Lucia Tuki, Hangaroa
She is of Ariki (Chiefly) decent, and the first female mayor in the islands

Last update 07.07.04