Press Release - President Obama Announces Presidential Delegation to the Italian Republic to Attend the United States National Day at the Milan Expo 2015

President Barack Obama today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to the Italian Republic to attend the United States National Day at the Milan Expo 2015 on July 4, 2015.

The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, will lead the delegation.

Members of the Presidential Delegation:

The Honorable John R. Phillips, United States Ambassador to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino, Department of State

The Honorable Betty McCollum, Member of the United States House of Representatives (MN-4)

The Honorable Douglas T. Hickey, Commissioner General of the USA Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015, Department of State

Mr. Eric Goldstein, CEO, Office of School Support Services, NYC Department of Education

Mr. Samuel Kass, Food Entrepreneur, Policy Expert and Chef

Ms. Marianne Smith Edge, Senior Vice President, Nutrition & Food Safety, International Food Information Council

Ms. Angela Tagtow, Executive Director, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, United States Department of Agriculture

Ms. Susan Ungaro, President, James Beard Foundation