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

Career

Schofield holds a bachelor's and master's degree in theology and

organizational leadership Leadership studies is a multidisciplinary academic field of study that focuses on leadership in organizational contexts and in human life. Leadership studies has origins in the social sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology), in humani ...

as well as a doctorate from

Oral Roberts University Oral Roberts University (ORU) is a private evangelical university in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963, the university is named after its founder, evangelist Oral Roberts. Sitting on a campus, ORU offers over 70 undergraduate degree programs ...

. Schofield is self-employed as a personal development strategist. Due to her work in

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under the

Obama administration Barack Obama's tenure as the 44th president of the United States began with his first inauguration on January 20, 2009, and ended on January 20, 2017. A Democrat from Illinois, Obama took office following a decisive victory over Republican ...

and former Governor Nathan Deal, the Lupus Foundation of America recognized Schofield as a champion for those with

lupus Lupus, technically known as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in many parts of the body. Symptoms vary among people and may be mild to severe. Comm ...

. 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. In the Georgia House of Representatives, Schofield serves as a member of the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, and Small Business Development committees. Schofield also serves as the chair of the Georgia Council of Lupus Education and Awareness.

References

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