Appointment of Kathie Regan Russo as a Member of the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education

The President today announced his intention to appoint Kathie Regan Russo to be a member of the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Education for the remainder of the term expiring July 27, 1987. She would succeed Alan L. Cropsey, and for a term expiring July 27, 1991. This is a reappointment.

Mrs. Russo is the wife of the Ambassador to Barbados. Prior to this, she served as an Associate Director in the Office of Presidential Personnel at the White House (1984-1986); as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Labor (1981-1984); and served on the Reagan campaign staff (1979-1981).

Mrs. Russo was born November 12, 1954, in the Bronx, NY. She is married and resides in Bridgetown, Barbados.