Jane Jimmy Chigiyal (born April 3, 1967) is a Micronesian diplomat. On October 4, 2011, Chigiyal was confirmed as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in a 13–1 vote in the 17th session of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.[1] Chigiyal's confirmation made her the first female Ambassador from the Federated States of Micronesia in history.[1] [2] She presented her credentials to Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon on December 2, 2011.[3]
Chigiyal served as a longtime member of the FSM Department of Foreign Affairs.[1] She held the position of Deputy Secretary for the Department of Foreign Affairs prior to her confirmation as Micronesia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations.[1]