For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 23, 2003
Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate
three individuals and designate two individuals to serve in his
administration:
The President intends to nominate Cristina Beato of New Mexico, to
be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Health). She
currently serves at the Department of Health and Human Services as
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary. Ms. Beato previously served as
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the University of New Mexico
Health Services Center. Prior to this position, she served as
Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs. Ms. Beato earned her bachelor's
degree from the University of New Mexico and her master's degree from
the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
The President intends to nominate Jennifer Young of Ohio, to be an
Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Legislation). She
currently serves at the Department of Health and Human Services as
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Previously, Ms. Young
served as Executive Director of Public Programs for the American
Association of Health Plans. Prior to this position she served as a
Senior Health Policy Advisor for the House Committee on Ways and Means
and for the Senate Finance Committee. Ms. Young earned her bachelor's
degree from Georgetown University.
The President intends to nominate Michael O'Grady of Maryland, to
be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Planning and
Evaluation). Currently, he serves as a Senior Health Economist for the
Senate Joint Economic Committee. Mr. O'Grady previously served as a
Senior Research Director for the Project HOPE Center for Health
Affairs. Prior to this position, he served as a Health Analyst for the
Senate Finance Committee. Mr. O'Grady earned his degree from Alfred
University and his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester.
The President intends to designate Eugene Hickok of Pennsylvania,
to be Acting Deputy Secretary of Education, Department of Education.
The President intends to designate Ronald Tomalis of Maryland, to
be Acting Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education,
Department of Education.
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