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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action.
See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS MEDIA CONTACT:
June 4, 2012
Carolyn Conyers, (202) 418-2400
E-mail: Carolyn.Conyers@fcc.gov

FCC COMMISSIONER JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF

Washington, DC—FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the appointment of Valery 
Galasso as Confidential Assistant and Special Advisor and Priscilla Delgado Argeris as Legal Advisor.
“I am delighted that both of these accomplished individuals are joining my office,” said Commissioner 
Rosenworcel.  “Their strong backgrounds in communications policy and mix of experience in the public 
sector and private sector will mean good counsel for my office and exceptional support for the important 
work ahead at the Commission.”  
Valery Galasso will serve as Confidential Assistant and Special Advisor.  She previously served as a 
Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs in the Office of Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  In this role, 
she managed day-to-day operations in the Vice President’s Senate office.  She also served as a liaison to 
congressional offices, with responsibility for researching legislative issues, processing Member requests, 
and monitoring House and Senate floor activity. Ms. Galasso previously served as a Graduate Fellow at the 
Office of Congressional Affairs at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the 
U.S. Department of Commerce.  She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut 
and a Master of Arts in Public Policy with a concentration in Science and Technology Policy from Johns 
Hopkins University.  
Priscilla Delgado Argeris will serve as legal advisor with responsibility for wireline and consumer issues.  
She previously served as an associate at the law firm Wiley Rein, where she focused regulatory and 
litigation matters involving federal and state communications law.  She is a member of the American Bar 
Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, and Federal Communications Bar Association.  Prior to 
law school, Ms. Argeris worked as a legal assistant at PG&E National Energy Group. Ms. Argeris received 
her undergraduate degree from Princeton University.  She received her law degree from New York 
University School of Law, where she served as Articles Editor of the Journal of International Law and 
Politics.  

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