About OCPL

The Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) oversees communications on NIH programs and activities to the public, the media, and stakeholder communities. Located in the Office of the Director, OCPL coordinates its activities with communication offices in the NIH’s 27 Institutes and Centers.

OCPL Leadership

Renate Myles
NIH Acting Associate Director for Communications and Public Liaison
Acting Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Deputy Director for Public Affairs, Office of Communications and Public Liaison

Scott Prince
Deputy Director for Public Information, Office of Communications and Public Liaison

Amy Blackburn
Chief, Visitor Information Center and Special Events Branch

Amanda Fine
Chief, News Media Branch

Gorka Garcia-Malene
Chief, NIH Freedom of Information Act Office

Carla Garnett
Chief, Editorial Operations Branch

Jennifer Routh 
Chief, NIH Director’s Presentations Branch

Denean Standing-Ojo
Chief, Online Information Branch

Harrison Wein
Chief, Science Communication Branch