Ngozi Ezike is one of the few advisors to Pritzker regarding his COVID decisions. She was appointed by Pritzker to be the Director of the IDPH in January 2019. A press release from Governor's office announced the appointment, along with 8 others, including appointments to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees and the Governor's Officer. The release billed the appointments as a "team of diverse experts."
Some are beginning to question Ezike's qualifications for the job, as well as her experience and background for the advice she's giving Gov. Pritzker. Below is the most extensive bio Illinois Review could find.
