Kate Bedingfield was born on October 29, 1981, and raised in Sandy Springs, Georgia.[3] Her parents are Dana H. and Sid E. Bedingfield. Her father is a journalism professor and a former CNN executive. Her mother is a social media consultant.[1] Bedingfield 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 walks along the Colonnade of the White House with PresidentJoe Biden in August 2021
In November 2020, Bedingfield was designated White House Communications Director for the Biden administration.[5] In late July 2022, Bedingfield reversed the decision announced weeks earlier to leave her position as White House Communications Director.[6]
In February 2023, Bedingfield announced that she would leave the administration at the end of the month.[7] Her position was filled by Ben LaBolt.[7]
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 at 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] Kieve currently serves as the President of the Environmental Defense Action Fund.[8]
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