Nomination of Winifred Ann Pizzano To Be Deputy Director of ACTION

The President today announced the nomination of Winifred Ann Pizzano to be Deputy Director of the ACTION agency.

Since 1975 Ms. Pizzano has served as a principal in Arthur Young and Co., directing the company's Federal health care practice. In 1972-75 she was executive administrator, Division of Emergency Medical Services, Illinois Department of Public Health. Ms. Pizzano was assistant to the Governor, State of Illinois, in 1971-72, with responsibility as chief of liaison with the Department of Public Health and other health related agencies. In 1966-70 she was legislative assistant to Representative Robert H. Michel (R-Ill.).

Ms. Pizzano is a member of the governing board and chairman of the program section on Emergency Health Services, American Public Health Association. She is a past member of the board of directors, Northern Virginia Health Systems Agency. Ms. Pizzano has authored articles on health care and medical systems.

Ms. Pizzano is a resident of Arlington, Va. She was born in Harrisburg, Pa., on March 24, 1942.