Erika Kirk

Erika Lane Frantzve Kirk (born November 20, 1988) is a businesswoman, reality television actress, and podcaster from America serving as CEO of Turning Point USA, a conservative political organization since 2025.^[1][2]

Erika Kirk
Kirk in June 2025
Born	Erika Lane Frantzve (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988 (age 37) Ohio, U.S.
Education	Arizona State University Regis University Liberty University (JM)
Occupations	Businesswoman podcaster
Spouse	Charlie Kirk ​ ​ (m. 2021; died 2025)​
Children	2
Erika Kirk Title Miss Arizona USA 2012

Kirk won Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and represented Arizona in Miss USA 2012.^[3] She appeared on Season 3 of Bravo TV’s Summer House in 2019. She founded Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit supporting charities. She is also the host of the Midweek Rise Up podcast. She also works as a real estate agent at the Corcoran Group in New York City.^[4]

Kirk was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona.^[5] She studied at Arizona State University, where she studied political science and international relations.

Kirk was married to conservative commentator Charlie Kirk and they had two children. They were married from 2021 until his assassination on September 10, 2025.^[6] After her husband's death, Kirk became known for her public speeches about and her promise to continue his work.^[7][8]