Cheryl Youakim is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party representing District 46B in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which covers parts of Hennepin County including the cities of Hopkins, Edina, and St. Louis Park. Born on May 29, 1969, she has served in the House since 2015, first elected in a special election in 2014 following the resignation of incumbent Steve Simon. She is married to Jacques Youakim and has three children. Notable achievements include chairing key committees such as Education Policy , Property Tax Division of the Taxes Committee , and currently serving as Co-Chair of the Education Finance Committee , while also sitting on the Education Policy, Taxes, and Ways and Means Committees. She has advanced legislation on enhancing the Minnesota Missing Persons Network, mental health supports for students, Southwest Light Rail Transit completion, public school funding, community supports, and property tax relief.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in journalism from the University of Minnesota; M.A. in public administration from St. Mary's University.
• Political Experience: Served on the Hopkins City Council from 2005 to 2013 ; elected to Minnesota House in 2014 and reelected every two years since, now in her sixth term; occupation listed as education.