Before taking over Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk established an independent career spanning athletics, pageantry, legal studies, and non-profit work:
• Athletics and Education: She played collegiate basketball at Regis University before transferring to Arizona State University, where she graduated with double bachelor’s degrees in political science and international relations. She later earned a Juris Master in American Legal Studies from Liberty University and subsequently pursued doctoral studies in Biblical studies.
• Pageantry: In 2012, she won the Miss Arizona USA title and represented the state at the Miss USA 2012 competition.
• Philanthropy and Ministry: At age 18, she launched Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting overlooked charitable organizations. She also founded BIBLEin365 (a scripture-reading ministry), co-founded the faith-based apparel brand Proclaim Streetwear, and hosted the Christian lifestyle podcast Midweek Rise Up.