Christy Clark is a Canadian politician who served as the 35th Premier of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017. She is a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party and was the first woman to hold the position of Premier in the province. Before becoming Premier, Clark held various roles in government, including Minister of Education and Deputy Premier. Born on October 29, 1965, in Burnaby, British Columbia, Clark has a background in broadcasting and worked as a radio host before entering politics. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in 1996 and has been involved in various initiatives related to education, economy, and social issues during her political career.