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Who is Erika Kirk? Inside her glam pageant and reality TV life before becoming Turning Point CEO

Erika Kirk rose to national prominence after becoming CEO of Turning Point USA in September 2025, after the assassination of her husband, organization cofounder Charlie Kirk. Earlier working along with him informally, she was unanimously appointed by the board during a period of grief and change. Kirk brings a diverse background covering education, faith leadership, media, entrepreneurship, pageantry, podcasting, and real estate.