Amy McGrath is a well-known American politician and former Marine Fighter Pilot. She is the first female aviator to fly the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet on a combat mission. McGrath has served in the Marine for more than 20 years.
Amy McGrath Early Life & Education:
Amy McGrath was born on June 3, 1975, in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Her father Donald McGrath was a retired school teacher who taught at a high school for nearly 40 years where mother Marianne McGrath, a psychiatrist and first woman to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s medical school.
McGrath has an elder brother and sister. She grew up in Edgewood, Kentucky, just outside of Covington. McGrath started schooling at St. Pius X Middle School, a Catholic school in Edgewood, Kentucky. Then she graduated from the all-girls Catholic high school Notre Dame Academy in 1993.
Again she graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in political science in 1997. She studied at Georgetown University in legislative studies. Then she earned a masters degree from Johns Hopkins University in international and global security studies.
Personal Life:
Amy McGrath tied a knot with Erik Henderson, a retired naval Lieutenant Commander. Together the couple has three children and they live in Georgetown, Kentucky.
| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name | Amy M. McGrath-Henderson |
| Nick Name | Amy |
| Age (As of 2024) | 48 Years of 2024 |
| Birth Date | June 3, 1975 |
| Birth Place | Kenton County, Kentucky, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years of service | 1997–2017 |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Family | |
| Father | Donald McGrath (Retired Teacher) |
| Mother | Marianne McGrath (Psychiatrist) |
| Sister | An elder sister |
| Brother | A elder brother |
| Body Measurement | |
| Height (Approx.) | 5 feet 6 inches 170 Centimeters 1.70 Meters |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Bra Size | 34B |
| Waist Size | 24 inches |
| Hip Size | 34 inches |
| Body Size | 34-24-34 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Personal Info | |
| Boyfriend/Affairs | N/A |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Erik Henderson (Retired Naval Lieutenant Commander) |
| Marriage Date | 2009 |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| Position | Political Candidate |
| Preceded by | Under Review |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Net Worth (Approx.) | $5 Million |
| Highest Degree | Masters |
| University | Johns Hopkins University |
| College | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Education | |
| Favorite Food | Vegetable, Pizza |
| Favorite Car | BMW |
| Favorite Pet | Cat |
| Hobbies | Shopping, Traveling, |
| Holiday Destination | London |
| Social Media Profile | |
| https://www.facebook.com/AmyMcGrathKY/ | |
| https://twitter.com/AmyMcGrathKY | |
| No Verified Profile | |
| Residence & Phone Number | |
| Residence | Edgewood, Kentucky, USA |
| Phone Number | Not Known |
Some More Facts About Amy McGrath:
- Does Amy McGrath smoke?: Not Known
- Does she drink alcohol?: Yes
- Being inspired by visiting the National Museum of the United States Air Force, she became a military aviator.
- Her father died after a battle with cancer in April 2017, at the age of 76.