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 Associate Director for Communications and Public Liaison
Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison
Acting 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, Special Events and Visits Branch

Amanda Fine
Chief, Strategic Communications and Media Relations Branch

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

Dana Talesnik
Chief, Staff News and Public Inquiries Branch

Jennifer George 
Chief, NIH Director’s Speeches Branch

Denean Standing-Ojo
Chief, Digital Communications Branch

Harrison Wein
Chief, Health and Science Publications Branch

Emma Wojtowicz
Chief, Internal Communications Branch