Erika Kirk

Businesswoman, Podcaster

American Arizona, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinesswoman, Podcaster
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/11/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceArizona, U.S.

Latest News about Erika Kirk

19/09/2025

Erika Kirk was appointed CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA after the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. The organization said its board unanimously selected her and that Charlie had previously indicated he wanted her to lead the group if anything happened to him.

10/09/2025

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event in Utah, making Erika Kirk a widow and thrusting her into the leadership role at Turning Point USA. Reports at the time noted that she was not with him during the attack and was instead with her mother at a hospital in Arizona.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameErika Lane Frantzve

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (167 cm)
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorPale Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolNotre Dame Preparatory High School, Scottsdale, Arizona
Colleges
  • Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
  • Regis University, Denver, Colorado
  • Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
Degrees
  • Graduation in Political Science and International Relations from Arizona State University
  • Juris Master Degree and a Doctorate in Christian Leadership from Liberty University

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationRepublican Party

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Affairs/BoyfriendsCharlie Kirk (2019-2021)
Marriage Date08/05/2021

Family

FatherKent Frantzve
MotherLorie Frantzve
SpouseCharlie Kirk (died 10/09/2025)
Children2

Career

AchievementsAwarded Miss Arizona USA in 2012.
Career Milestones
  • Founded a non-profit organization, Everyday Heroes Like You, in 2006.
  • Started her podcast, Midweek Rise Up, in 2019.
  • Became CEO of Proclaim Streetwear.
  • Joined the Corcoran Group as a real estate agent in New York City in 2025.
  • Co-founded Turning Point USA with her husband, which promotes conservative politics in America.
  • Founded BIBLEin365, an initiative encouraging daily Bible reading.
Recent Events
  • Appointed as the new CEO of Turning Point USA following her husband's death.
  • Serves as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA.
  • Appointed by President Donald Trump to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors in 2026.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her family heritage includes Swedish roots from her father's side and Syrian, Lebanese, and Italian roots from her mother's side.
2. She grew up in a Catholic family and was raised by her mother after her parents' divorce.
3. Her mother took her to soup kitchens during her childhood to help others.
4. While in school, she participated in various sports and earned the Matt Arnold Sportsmanship and Teammate awards.
5. Represented Regis University's women's basketball team for two years during college.
6. Participated in the Miss USA beauty pageant in 2012 although she didn't place.
7. During her time with Turning Point USA, Erika often attended events with her husband and supported his political engagements.
8. Appeared briefly on the reality TV series Summer House in 2019.
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