Elected: Arizona’s 24th governor in 2022
Early Years: Born 1969, in Tempe, Arizona
Education: Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, Arizona; Northern Arizona University, where she received a bachelor's degree in social work; Arizona State University, where she received a master's degree in social work
Career: Hobbs has been a social worker since 1992. She specializes in domestic violence, mental health, and homelessness. Most recently, Hobbs was the chief compliance officer for Sojourner Center, one of the nation's largest domestic violence centers. She is an adjunct faculty member of social work at Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona State University.
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Nickname: Grand Canyon State
Capital: Phoenix
Population: 6.8 million
Size: The state covers 113,990 square miles
Economic drivers: Manufacturing, copper mining, agriculture, cattle, cotton, tourism
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