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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