Kathleen Marie Hobbs (born December 28, 1969) [1] [2] is an American politician and social worker serving as the 24th governor of Arizona since 2023. Hobbs is the first social worker to be elected governor of a U.S. state and is Arizona's fifth female governor. A member of the Democratic Party, she was secretary of state of Arizona from 2019 to 2023 and a member of the Arizona Legislature from ...

In the face of threats to herself, her family, and her colleagues, Katie stepped up and fearlessly delivered a historically secure election for Arizona. Katie knows firsthand that government only works well if it’s led well. For Katie, that means transparency and accountability.

Katie is committed to protecting women’s reproductive freedom, investing in public schools to give every child in Arizona a world-class education, finally addressing the water crisis and securing Arizona’s water supply, and lowering costs on everything from …

Aug 22, 2024 · Phoenix, AZ – Today, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of Northern Arizona University President José Luis Cruz Rivera to the State Board of Education. “Dr. Cruz Rivera has been a strong partner in strengthening Arizona’s education system and preparing every student for success,” said Governor Katie Hobbs.

Jan 2, 2023 · Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. Terms January 2, 2023 - Current ; Party Democratic ; Born December 28, 1969 ; Birth State Arizona ; School Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University ; Profession Social worker

Jan 13, 2025 · The Arizona Promise is personal to me. I was born right here, at Saint Joe’s hospital in Phoenix. I grew up in Tempe playing at Kiwanis Park. Thanks to scholarships and hard work, I graduated from Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. As a social worker, I helped homeless youth and domestic violence victims in central Arizona.

Katie is from Phoenix, Arizona, and graduated from Seton Catholic in 1988. She went on to get her Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Arizona University in 1992 and her Master of Social Work from Arizona State University in 1995.

Sep 11, 2022 · Through Hobbs’ A Prepared Arizona plan, the state will: Provide free early childhood education for students and affordable child care for parents. Ensure our children and educators have the support, funding, and other resources they need to thrive.

Elected: Arizona’s 24th governor in 2022. Early Years: Born 1969, in Tempe, Arizona. Education: Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, Arizona; Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work; Arizona State University, where she received a master's degree in social work.

Katie Hobbs is running for governor to deliver accountability, transparency, and results for every Arizonan. This state faces its share of challenges, and as our next governor, Katie will get to work to make Arizona the best place to live, work, and raise a family.