Today Secretary Arne Duncan announced the appointment of Robert Shireman as deputy undersecretary and Massie Ritsch as deputy assistant secretary for External Affairs and Outreach at the Department. Shireman, an expert on college access and financial aid, will advise ED on college financial issues and higher education initiatives. Ritsch, former communications director at the Center for Responsive Politics, will oversee ED outreach to education associations, foundations and think-tanks.
ED Staff