Lacey Beaty

Lacey Beaty is an American politician, combat veteran, and the current mayor of Beaverton, Oregon. She took office in 2021 as the first female and youngest mayor in Beaverton history, after serving six years as city councilor. Before entering politics, Beaty served five years of active duty in the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army as a radiology specialist and combat medic during the Iraq War. She has also worked in public health, overseeing school-based health centers. Beaty has identified the homelessness crisis and the welfare of veterans as priority issues for her administration. In 2015, Beaty served on the National League of Cities human development steering committee. In 2016, she was named Outstanding Woman Veteran of the Year by the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA). Portland Business Journal named her to its "40 Under 40" list for 2022. In 2023, Beaty became a member of Politico's inaugural Fifty Mayors Club. Early life and education Beaty was raised by a single mother in San Diego, California. She was the goalie of her women's lacrosse team at Poway High School and won the state championship. Upon graduating, and just before the 9/11 attacks, Beaty enlisted in the United States Army. In 2004, she was deployed as a combat medic to the Iraq War following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. She also served for three years in Germany. After five years of active duty in the United States Army, Beaty enrolled at Oregon State University using the G.I. Bill. In 2012, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science. In 2013, Beaty earned a Master of Arts in organizational leadership from Warner Pacific University.