About OCPL

The NIH 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 NIH Office of the Director, NIH 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, NIH Office of Communications and Public Liaison

Scott Prince
Deputy Director for Public Information

Amanda Fine
Deputy Director for Public Affairs
Acting Chief, Strategic Communications and Media Relations Branch

Amy Blackburn
Chief, Special Events and Visits 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