Zoë Bekker

Zoë Ana Bekker is a Dogger politician currently serving as the Premier of Zuidvis from January 2018 onwards. A member of the Zuidvis Laborers, she has been a member of the Zuidvis Parliament since 2012. Bekker previously served as Shadow Home Secretary of Zuidivis as well as the Zuidvis Parliament's Leader of the Opposition. She is the first non-Reform Alliance premier of Zuidvis for over 30 years. Bekker represents the constituency of Whitehall-Wallingham which covers the southern part of the Mistlân Metro Area.

Early Life
Zoë Ana Bekker was born on July 8, 1983 in Mistlân, Zuidvis to parents Todd and Iana Bekker. Her family soon moved to the suburb of Aardegg when she was 2 months old. Bekker recalls having a relatively uneventful childhood, however she fondly complimented how well her parents got along, despite their different ideologies and how politically active they were, with Todd, a blue-collar worker, being a supporter of the Socialist Party of Zuidvis and Iana, a secretary for a consulting firm, being a conservative and a supporter of the Reform Alliance. She says they sometimes even flirted at opposing political rallies.

Bekker was well known for being a talented debater at a young age, winning many competitions and awards. Despite this, she had no interest in politics, instead pursuing a law degree at the University of the City of Mistlân.

Education
At the University of the City of Mistlân, Bekker graduated with a bachelor's degree in law. Additionally, during her time, she took an interest in history and worked part-time at the Mistlân Zoo. She says that she learned about multiple events in Dogger history, and professed that she felt ashamed of her country and its past. Bekker considers this moment when she started taking an interest in politics. She also used to smoke marijuana while in university. When asked if she would do it again, she said "If I had more time on my hands, definitely."

Early Career
Bekker lived with her parents for two years after she graduated, considering her career choices, until she decided to become a prosecutor. When asked, she says the most important case of her career was when her father was on trial for domestic violence after he assaulted Bekker's mother. She expressed that it was the most heartbreaking moment of her life, and that it made her a "real woman." Thankfully, with professional help, Bekker's parents were able to reconcile.

Personal Life
Zoë Bekker currently resides in Reeve's House in Mistlân, the official house of Zuidvis Premiers. She is one of the few LGBTQ+ Dogger Provincial Premiers being married to Mistlân Zoo Director, Poppi Tijk.