Kate Bedingfield

Katherine Joan Bedingfield[1] (born c. 1982)[2] is an American political advisor who is the White House Communications Director in the Biden administration. She served as deputy campaign manager for the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign and former communications director for Biden when he was vice president.

Kate Bedingfield
Bedingfield in 2020
White House Communications Director
Assumed office
January 20, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
DeputyPili Tobar
Kate Berner
Preceded byStephanie Grisham
Personal details
Born
Katherine Joan Bedingfield

1982 (age 38–39)
Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
David Kieve
​
(m. 2013)​
Children2
EducationUniversity of Virginia (BA)

Early life and education

Kate Bedingfield was raised in Sandy Springs, Georgia.[3] Her parents are Dana H. and Sid E. Bedingfield.[1] She attended Sandy Springs Middle School and graduated from Riverwood High School.[3] She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.[1]

Career

Career in politics

Bedingfield worked on John Edwards 2008 presidential campaign as spokesperson. She also served as communications director for the 2008 senate campaign for Jeanne Shaheen.[3] In 2015, Bedingfield was named communications director for then Vice President Joe Biden. She also held two additional roles in the Obama administration: director of response, and deputy director of media affairs.[4]

Bedingfield served as deputy campaign manager for the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign. Her work on the campaign led to Fortune naming Bedingfield one of the most influential people under the age of 40 in government and politics.[2]

Biden administration

In November 2020, Bedingfield was designated White House Communications Director for the Biden administration.[5]

Private sector

In November 2011, Bedingfield started working at the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). In May 2013, Bedingfield was named spokesperson and vice president of corporate communications the MPAA.[3] After working in the Obama administration, Bedingfield returned briefly to sports and entertainment communications.[4]

Personal life

Bedingfield married David Kelley Kieve on January 12, 2013 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square in Washington, D.C.[1] Bedingfield and Kieve have two children together.[2]

References
  1. "Katherine Bedingfield and David Kieve". The New York Times. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  2. "Kate Bedingfield | 2020 40 under 40 in Government and Politics". Fortune. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  3. Bluestein, Greg (25 April 2019). "Joe Biden hires Atlanta native as his new spokeswoman". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  4. "Who Joe Biden is picking to fill his White House and Cabinet". Washington Post. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  5. "Biden chooses an all-female senior White House press team". Midland Daily News. Associated Press. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
Government offices
Preceded by
Stephanie Grisham		 White House Communications Director
2021 – present		 Incumbent
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