Britainy Beshear
Britainy Beshear is an American social worker who has been serving as the first lady of Kentucky since 2019, as the wife of Governor Andy Beshear. She is known for her advocacy in combatting human trafficking and supporting victims of domestic violence.
Early life
Beshear was born Britainy Colman in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, to Allan and Robin Colman.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.
First Lady of Kentucky (2019–present)
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. In January 2021, Beshear issued a statement against political divisiveness and called for unity in the state. That year, she started a toy drive which collected over 20,000 toys for families impacted by the 2021 Western Kentucky tornado. She did a drive in 2022 for children impacted by the July–August 2022 United States floods.In support of victims of domestic violence, Beshear works with the Shop and Share program started by former first lady Jane Beshear. Beshear is a member of the National Coalition for the Prevention of Human Sex Trafficking. Before the 2023 Kentucky Derby, she spoke to raise awareness of human trafficking. On April 21, 2023, Beshear traveled to Fort Knox April 21 for Purple Up Day to honor the month of the military child.