Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics. In 2009, Gabbard graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in International Business. Gabbard embraced the Hindu religion as a teen. Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. Gabbard was the first Hindu member of Congress and also the to start with Samoan-American voting member of Congress. Hindu member of Congress.