Meet the First Lady, Beth Clements

The effervescent first lady of Clemson University and better half of President Jim Clements, Beth is the proud mother of four children and three bonus children: Tyler and daughter-in-law Margot, Hannah and son-in-law Max Kinser, Maggie and son-in-law Tanner Coombs, and Grace who is a sophomore in ClemsonLIFE.

Beth is the doting grandmother to Cannon and Ronan Coombs, Eliza Clements, Tee Clements, Eva Kinser and Caroline Kinser.

Through Grace’s special needs, Beth found her true passion in helping people who learn differently achieve inclusiveness and independence in their daily lives. As a board member for ClemsonLIFE, a program at Clemson designed for students with intellectual disabilities who desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus, Beth is a passionate advocate for these students. 

When she isn’t spending time with her family and helping with her grandchildren, Beth is fundraising for ClemsonLIFE, which operates solely on private donations and student tuition, or spending time with the students in the program on campus.

Beth graduated from Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, having earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a Master of Education degree in reading. After graduation, she taught school in Baltimore before the birth of her first child, Tyler. After he was born, Beth left teaching to devote her time to raising her family. Beth is also a proud honorary alumna of Clemson – an honor she and Jim received in October 2021.

Faith is a very important aspect of Beth’s life, and she and her family attend church in Clemson. She is a yogi and an avid reader who also enjoys attending Clemson sporting events with her family.

Speaking Requests

If you would like to have the First Lady speak at an upcoming event, please contact Linda Wofford at least 30 days in advance.