Barbara Coleson (matriarch, mother of Steven Coleson)

Barbara Coleson functions as the Coleson family matriarch and the mother of Steven Coleson. She attends White House social functions as a ceremonial guest, repeatedly introduced by First Lady Abbey Bartlet, and acts as a connective social presence that situates her son within the White House’s interpersonal network. Her role emphasizes family representation and decorous composure rather than institutional authority. In the processed reception scene she greets hosts politely and maintains a neutral, composed demeanor, reinforcing her consistent function as a domestic, socially connected figure.