John P. Walters

John P. Walters was sworn in as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on December 7 2001. As the nation's "Drug Czar," Mr. Walters coordinates all aspects of federal drug programs and spending. During his tenure, drug use among 8th, 10th and 12th grade students declined 17%, exceeding President George W. Bush's goal of a 10% reduction in two years.

Related Topics:
Office of National Drug Control Policy - December 7 - 2001 - George W. Bush

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From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Walters was chief of staff for William Bennett and was Deputy Director for Supply Reduction from 1991 until leaving the office in 1993.

Related Topics:
1989 - William Bennett - 1991 - 1993

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From 1996 until 2001, Mr. Walters served as president of the Philanthropy Roundtable. The Roundtable is a national association of over 600 foundations and individual donors. It provides publications and programs on all aspects of charitable giving.

Related Topics:
1996 - 2001 - Philanthropy Roundtable

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During the Reagan Administration, he served as Assistant to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. He was also the Secretary's representative to the National Drug Policy Board and the Domestic Policy Council's Health Policy Working Group.

Related Topics:
Reagan - U.S. Department of Education - National Drug Policy Board - Domestic Policy Council

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Mr. Walters served as Acting Assistant Director and Program Officer in the Division of Education Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1982 to 1985. He has previously taught political science at Michigan State University's James Madison College and at Boston College. He holds a BA from Michigan State University and an MA from the University of Toronto. Walters and his wife Mary have two daughters: Michaela and Rebecca.

Related Topics:
National Endowment for the Humanities - 1982 - 1985 - Michigan State University - James Madison College - Boston College - University of Toronto

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