Debbie Rivera

Headquarters, Washington, D.C. April 17, 1990

(Phone: 202/453-8400)

RELEASE: 90-55

RICHARD NAMED DEPUTY ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR

COMMUNICATIONS

Sue Mathis Richard was named Deputy Associate Administrator

for NASA's Office of Communications. The appointment was
effective April 9, 1990. She works directly with the Associate
Administrator on all matters concerning the news media, public
services and television development.

Before coming to NASA, Richard served as Vice President,

Industry Communications for the National Cable Television Assn.,
overseeing press, publicity and public relations activities for
the cable industry.

Previously, Richard was Florida Communications Director

for the Bush-Quayle Campaign and before that Public Relations
Manager for the Walt Disney World Co.Prior to that she was a
Special Assistant to President Reagan and Director of Media
Relations at the White House.

In addition to her extensive managerial experience, Richard

has held several key positions as a journalist, including
Washington television correspondent for Cox Enterprises, Inc.,
and cable television anchor and producer in East Lansing, Mich.
She also is a former teacher, having served as an
English/Communications instructor at Carl Brablec High School,
Roseville, Mich.

A native of Fraser, Mich., Richard graduated from the

University of Michigan with a degree in Radio/Television
Communications. She now resides with her husband and 3-year old
daughter in Alexandria, Va.

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