Via White House press release:
President Obama announced his intent
to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Jason
Collins, Appointee for Member, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports,
and Nutrition. Jason Collins is a professional basketball player with
the Brooklyn Nets, where he has played since 2014. Previously, he
played for the Washington Wizards, the Boston Celtics, the Atlanta
Hawks, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the New
Jersey Nets. He joined the National Basketball Association in 2001
after playing for Stanford University, where he was a National
Association of Basketball Coaches third team All-American and a member
of the All-PAC-10 first team. Mr. Collins is a partner with the Gay,
Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), a national education
organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Mr.
Collins received a B.A. from Stanford University.
Other appointees include Rachel Ray, Alonzo Mourning, and ballet star Misty Copeland.
Reposted from Joe Jervis
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