
During her six years in the United States Senate, Kyrsten developed a proven track record of working with everyone to get things done. She delivered meaningful and measurable results for Arizona and America – such as writing and negotiating the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Law, the CHIPS and Science Law, the Electoral Count Reform Law, and more. Through her leadership as Arizona’s Independent Senior Senator, Kyrsten was able to help secure the American West’s water future, promote American leadership in innovative technologies and position America’s economy to remain competitive into the future.
Born and raised in Arizona, Kyrsten has always understood the challenges regular Americans face because she’s faced them too. Growing up, her family struggled to make ends meet, but they got by thanks to family, church and hard work. Kyrsten’s childhood experience showed her the power of determination, hard work and the importance of helping others.
Over her 20-year career in public service, Kyrsten served Arizona in the State House and Senate, as a Member of the United States House of Representatives, and most recently in the United States Senate. Kyrsten earned a Masters of Social Work, a PhD, a J.D., and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Kyrsten currently serves as the President and CEO of the Arizona Business Roundtable and is a Distinguished Professor of Practice in the Arizona State University School of Social Work.