Knox College
Ezike has been at forefront of Illinois’ response to pandemic
Knox College announced today that Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, will be the speaker at the 2021 Commencement exercises in June.
Ezike, the first Black woman appointed to lead the 143-year-old state agency, has been at the forefront of Illinois’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing steadfast leadership and expertise. A board-certified internist and pediatrician, she also is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Rush Medical College in Chicago.
“Dr. Ezike has become a familiar and respected face for Illinois, and has also been recognized nationally, as a result of her exceptional leadership in managing pandemic response and reporting,” said Teresa Amott, President of Knox College. “We are honored that she has agreed to speak at our Commencement and provide words of wisdom and perspective to the class of 2021, who are graduating in these unprecedent
December 20, 2020
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