Appointment of Deborah Amend as Special Assistant to the President for Communications

The President today announced the appointment of Deborah Amend as Special Assistant to the President for Communications.

Since 1985 Ms. Amend has served in several capacities at the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington, DC, including deputy campaign director, 1989 to present; Midwest regional campaign director, 1986 - 1989; and incumbent field representative, 1985 - 1986. In addition she has served as press secretary for Congressman E. Clay Shaw, 1982 - 1985; deputy press secretary for Senator Bob Packwood, 1980 - 1982; and on the national field staff for George Bush for President, 1979 - 1980.

Ms. Amend graduated from the University of Iowa (B.S., 1979). Currently she resides in Alexandria, VA.