Full Name:
Kimberly Yee
Gender:
Female
Family:
Married; 3 Children
Birth Date:
02/23/1974
Birth Place:
Phoenix, AZ
Home City:
Phoenix, AZ
Religion:
Christian
BA, English, Pepperdine University
BA, Political Science, Pepperdine University
MA, Public Administration, Arizona State University
Majority Leader, Arizona State Senate, 2017-2019
Senator, Arizona State Senate, District 20, 2013-2019
Treasurer, State of Arizona, 2019-Present
Representative, Arizona State House of Representatives, District 10, 2011-2013
Former Chair, Commerce and Public Safety Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Education Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Finance Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Member, Health and Human Services Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Vice Chair, Rules Committee, Arizona State Senate
Former Employee, Administrative Services, Maricopa County Prosecutor's Office
Former Director, Communications and Government Affairs, Arizona State Treasurer
Employee, Executive Guidance Committee, Maricopa County Republicans
Former Member, Executive Team, Office of Arizona State Treasurer Dean Martin
Former Paralegal/Researcher, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice
Daily Correspondent, KLOVE/AIR 1 Radio Broadcasting/SIRIUS Satellite Radio/Arizona Republic/FOX Broadcasting Network/FOX 10 Arizona News, 2008
Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2004
Senior Research Analyst, Arizona Senate Committee on Education, 1998-2003
State Policy Analyst, California State Board of Education, 1997
Member, Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, present
Chair, Arizona State Board of Investment, present
Member, Arizona State Land Selection Board, present
Chair, Arizona State Loan Commission, present
Member, Financial Education and Empowerment Committee, National Association of State Treasurers, present
Republican Committee Chair, Arizona Legislative District 10
Member, National Rifle Association
Participant, Women in Government Leadership Class, Governing Institute, 2018
Featured Speaker, Republican National Convention, 2016
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 2008
Awards:
2016 25 Most Influential Women in State Politics, Congressional Quarterly's Roll Call;
2016 Emerging Leaders, GOPAC;
2015 Stars of the Future, Phoenix Magazine's;
2015 Friend of the Family Award, Arizona Family Project;
2015 Champion of the Taxpayer, Arizona Chapter of Americans for Prosperity;
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Trailblazer Award, Arizona Bio;
2014 Rising Star, Republican National Committee;
2014 Hero of the Taxpayer Award;
2013 Legislator of the Year Award, Arizona Optometric Association;
2013 Legislator of the Year Award, Arizona Association of County School Superintendents;
2013 Friend of the First Amendment, Arizona Newspapers Association;
2013 Supporter of the People's Right to Know, Arizona Newspapers Association;
2013, 2014 Friend of Mining, Arizona Mining Association;
2012 School Choice Champion Award, Arizona Council for American Private Education;
2012 Arts Hero Award;
2011 Freedom of Information Award, Arizona Newspapers Association;
Representative of the Year Award, Arizona Chamber of Commerce;
Friend of the Taxpayer, Arizona Chapter of Americans for Prosperity;
Leaders of the Year in Public Policy Award, Arizona Capitol Times;
Friend of the Family Award, Arizona Family Project;
Tech Ten Legislator Award, Arizona Technology Council;
Arizona's 48 Most Intriguing Women, Arizona Centennial Legacy Project
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Kimberly enjoys spending time with family and friends, and volunteers in her church and community.