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NLM Office of Communications & Public Liaison

The NLM Office of Communications & Public Liaison (OCPL) sits within the Office of the Director and provides strategic communications support to all offices and divisions of the Institute. In support of the NLM mission, OCPL increases visibility and promotes awareness of NLM’s activities, programs, research, and resources. In addition, utilizing a variety of channels, OCPL shares news and information about NLM with the public, the media, federal staff, and other stakeholders.

Main Office
Phone: 301-496-6308
Fax: 301-496-4450
NLMCommunications@nlm.nih.gov

Jody Nurik, MGA
Communications Director
301-496-6308
NLMCommunications@nlm.nih.gov

Alise Crutchman, MBA
Public Affairs Specialist
301-827-6493
alise.crutchman@nih.gov

Jeff Dehoff, MA
Digital Information Specialist
301-496-6308
jeffrey.dehoff@nih.gov

Mike Detweiler
Senior Audiovisual Production Specialist
301-480-1793
mike.detweiler@nih.gov

Allison Elam, MA
Public Affairs Specialist
301-496-6308
allison.elam@nih.gov

Felicity Fox, MFA
Writer/Editor
240.753.1827
felicity.fox@nih.gov

Troy Hill
Audiovisual Specialist
301-480-1803
troy.hill@nih.gov

Nikon Hill-Coston
Administrative Officer
301-496-6308
nikon.hill-coston@nih.gov

Cameron Jones
Audiovisual Production Specialist
301-480-1815
cameron.jones@nih.gov

Judith Lavelle, MS
Supervisory Writer/Editor
301-496-6308
judith.lavelle@nih.gov

Alison Lemon, MHS
Supervisory Writer/Editor
301-496-6308
alison.lemon@nih.gov

Diane Tuncer, MPH
Supervisory Writer/Editor
240-762-0355
diane.tuncer@nih.gov

Last Reviewed: January 2, 2024