Erika Kirk

Erika Kirk is a 5'8" slim American with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was born on November 20, 1988, in Scotsdale, Arizona. She is a former beauty pageant contestant, having won Miss Arizona USA in 2012. Erika also has a butterfly tattoo on her lower back.

She attended Arizona State University, graduating in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. She then went on to Liberty University, earning a Juris Master's degree in 2017 and a Doctorate in Christian Leadership in 2022. Erika has worked as a businesswoman, influencer, podcaster, and realtor. She founded Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit that supports under-recognized charities, and hosts the Midweek Rise Up podcast.

Erika was married to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk from 2021 until his death in 2025. They had two children. Following his assassination, she was named CEO of Turning Point USA. In 2026, she was appointed to a key advisory board of the US Air Force Academy, part of a 16-member panel that inquires into the academy's morale, discipline, curriculum, and other matters. She has built a significant following on Instagram, with 6.7 million followers.