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First lady of Kentucky, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Britainy Beshear (née Colman, born July 11, 1979) is an American social worker and the first lady of Kentucky as the wife of the 63rd governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear. She advocates to help children, combat human trafficking, and support victims of domestic violence.
Britainy Beshear | |
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Beshear in 2021 | |
| First Lady of Kentucky | |
| Assumed role December 10, 2019 | |
| Governor | Andy Beshear |
| Preceded by | Glenna Bevin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Britainy Colman July 11, 1979 Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Governor's Mansion |
Beshear was born Britainy Colman in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, to Allan and Robin Colman.[1][2]
She is a social worker and was a volunteer at her children's school and Family Scholar House. In 2016, Beshear and her husband founded the Hope Gallery art exhibit that features works by youth assisted by Family Scholar House. From 2013 to 2019, she served on the board of directors of Maryhurst, an organization that provides social services.[3]
Beshear became first lady of Kentucky on December 10, 2019, when her husband, Andy Beshear, became the 63rd governor of Kentucky. During her first six months as the first lady, she started the Coverings for Kids campaign advocating for face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] In January 2021, Beshear issued a statement against political divisiveness and called for unity in the state.[5][6] That year, she started a toy drive which collected over 20,000 toys for families impacted by the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado.[7][8] She did a drive in 2022 for children impacted by the July–August 2022 United States floods.[9][10]
In support of victims of domestic violence, Beshear works with the Shop and Share program started by former first lady Jane Beshear.[11][12] Beshear is a member of the National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking.[13] Before the 2023 Kentucky Derby, she spoke to raise awareness of human trafficking.[13] On April 21, 2023, Beshear traveled to Fort Knox April 21 for Purple Up Day to honor the month of the military child.[14]
Beshear married Andy Beshear on April 13, 2006. They have a son and a daughter. She is a deacon at Beargrass Christian, a Disciples of Christ church in St. Matthews, Kentucky.[3]
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