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Kim Schofield

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Kim Schofield
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 15, 2017
Preceded byKeisha Waites
Constituency60th District (2017–2023)
63rd District (2023–Present)
Personal details
Born (1962-04-16) April 16, 1962 (age 62)
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Websitehttp://staterepkim.com/

Kim Joy Schofield (born April 16, 1962) is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives representing the 60th district since 2017.

Career

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Schofield holds a bachelor's and master's degree in theology and organizational leadership as well as a doctorate from Oral Roberts University.[1] Schofield is self-employed as a personal development strategist.[1]

Due to her work in health policy under the Obama administration and former Governor Nathan Deal, the Lupus Foundation of America recognized Schofield as a champion for those with lupus. Schofield herself was diagnosed with the disease in the year 2000 and has been an advocate for cures, treatments, and policies to support those afflicted by lupus.[2]

In the Georgia House of Representatives, Schofield serves as a member of the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, and Small Business Development committees.[1]

Schofield also serves as the chair of the Georgia Council of Lupus Education and Awareness.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Representative Kim Schofield". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  2. ^ "Thirty-One Faces of Hope: Rep. Kim Schofield | Lupus Foundation of America". www.lupus.org. Retrieved 2020-03-25.
  3. ^ "Georgia Council on Lupus Education". Georgia Council on Lupus Education. Retrieved 2022-09-11.
Georgia House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 60th district

2017–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 63rd district

2023–Present
Incumbent