Katie Hobbs

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Katie Hobbs
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 24th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Don Shooter
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
2011–2013
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Alma mater Northern Arizona University
Arizona State University
Occupation Social worker
Website katiehobbs.org

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 on the Elections Committee, Government and Environment Committee, and the Health and Human Services Committee.[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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Katie Hobbs". Arizona State Senate. Retrieved 5 September 2013. 
  2. ↑ Zepeda, Alyson (9 February 2011). "New lawmaker profile: Rep. Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved 5 September 2013. 

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