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Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission Chairman Robert Pitofsky has named Victoria Streitfeld the new Director of Public Affairs for the agency, putting her in charge of the office that directs the FTC’s relations with reporters and other members of the media.

Streitfeld formerly was Director of Communications and spokesperson for Senator Bill Bradley. Prior to that, she held the same positions with the New York State Unified Court System. Streitfeld was with the Office of the New York City Council President from 1988 - 1993, beginning as Special Counsel and ultimately serving as Chief of Staff her last three years there.

Streitfeld earned a J.D. from New York Law School in 1984, and a B.A. from Antioch College in 1975.

She can be reached at 202-326-2718 or 202-326-2180. Streitfeld replaces Bonnie Jansen, who stepped down to a part-time senior press officer position last year.