Jacqueline Coleman

Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky since 2019

Jacqueline Coleman (born June 9, 1982) is an American educator and politician. She is the 58th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky since 2019. She has worked as an administrator, teacher, and basketball coach. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She was also Kentucky's Secretary of Education and Workforce Development from 2019 to 2021.[1]

Jacqueline Coleman
58th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
Assumed office
December 10, 2019
GovernorAndy Beshear
Preceded byJenean Hampton
Kentucky Secretary of Education and Workforce Development
In office
December 10, 2019 – October 21, 2021
GovernorAndy Beshear
Preceded byDerrick Ramsey
Succeeded byMary Pat Regan (acting)
Personal details
Born (1982-06-09) June 9, 1982 (age 41)
Danville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Chris O’Bryan
Children4
RelativesJack Coleman Jr. (father)
Jack Coleman (grandfather)
EducationCentre College (BA)
University of Louisville (MA)
University of Kentucky
Websitegovernor.ky.gov/About-Us/Pages/Lt.-Governor-Jacqueline-Coleman.aspx

In December 2023, Coleman had a double mastectomy because of her family's history with breast cancer.[2]

References change

  1. Moore, Robert (December 4, 2019). "Jacqueline Coleman Named Education Secretary". Harrodsburg Herald. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. Duval, Tessa (December 18, 2023). "KY Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman recovering from double mastectomy". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved 2023-12-18.

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