(Washington, D.C., August 28, 2008) – Eric Mittenthal, a former television news reporter and producer joined the International Food Information Council (IFIC) as Director of Media Relations, effective August 1, 2008.
Eric can direct journalists to IFIC and IFIC Foundation resources and our numerous experts around the country. With a decade of experience in the media, he will be a great asset for anyone looking for science based food safety and nutrition information for their stories. Eric replaces Jeff Strei who resigned at the end of June to freelance from home and be closer to his family.
Eric comes to IFIC from WAGA-TV, the Fox affiliate in Atlanta. Prior to that, Eric had experience with ABC affiliates in Idaho and North Carolina.
IFIC President and CEO David Schmidt stated, “We are fortunate to have Eric join the IFIC staff. I have the utmost confidence that Eric can lead the Media Relations Program in a direction that will enhance the value of our programs and services.”
Eric earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Cornell University and a Master of Biomedical Sciences degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School.
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