Katie Hobbs
| Katie Hobbs | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 24th district | |
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Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Don Shooter |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
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In office January 2011 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | David Lujan |
| Succeeded by | John Allen (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Pat |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Alma mater |
Northern Arizona University (B.S.W.) Arizona State University (M.S.W.) |
| Profession | Social Worker |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Website | Official Website |
Kathleen M. 'Katie' Hobbs is an American politician and state senator from Arizona, representing the 24th district; she was previously a state representative.
Personal life and education
Hobbs earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Northern Arizona University and a master's degree in social work from Arizona State University; Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992, working on issues such as domestic violence, behavioral health, and homelessness. Hobbs is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers, and is adjunct faculty at Paradise Valley Community College. Hobbs has a husband, Pat, and two children.[1]
Political career
Hobbs was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2010, and was then elected to the Arizona Senate in 2012. In the Senate, she serves as the Senate Minority Leader.[1] Hobbs was inspired to run for office because she felt that the people she helped as a social worker weren't being heard by the government. She is particularly devoted to fighting domestic violence.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Katie Hobbs". Arizona State Senate. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ↑ Zepeda, Alyson (9 February 2011). "New lawmaker profile: Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved 5 September 2013.