Office of Communications and Public Liaison

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

Amanda Fine
Deputy Director for Public Affairs, Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Chief (Acting), Strategic Communications and Media Relations Branch

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

Amy Blackburn
Chief, Special Events and Visits Branch

Karen Lampe
Chief (Acting), NIH Freedom of Information Act Office

Dana Talesnik
Chief, Staff News and Public Inquiries Branch

Denean Standing-Ojo
Chief, Digital Communications Branch

Harrison Wein
Chief, Health and Science Publications Branch

Emma Wojtowicz
Chief, Internal Communications Branch