Office of Communications
The Office of Communications (OC) leads corporate communications about the research and programs supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Genomics and the Media Seminar Series
A series featuring science communicators, including podcasters, writers, public speakers and others who discuss what it is like to communicate genomics today.
Learn MoreBranch Staff

Sarah A. Bates, M.S.
- Chief
- Office of Communications

Jill Thomas, M.A.
- Lead Writer/Editor
- Office of Communications

Mauresa Pittman, M.B.A.
- Lead Public Affairs Specialist
- Office of Communications

Britny J. Kish
- Program Specialist
- Office of Communications

Jennifer L. Montooth, M.A.
- Social Media Specialist
- Office of Communications

Harry Wedel
- Communications Specialist
- Office of Communications

Christopher Donohue, Ph.D.
- Historian
- NHGRI History of Genomics Program

Zachary M. Utz, M.A.
- Archivist
- NHGRI History of Genomics Program

Darryl Leja, M.F.A.
- Senior Graphic Artist/Scientific Illustrator
- Office of Communications

Ernesto Del Aguila III
- Digital Communications Specialist
- Office of Communications

Julia Fekecs
- Graphic Artist
- Office of Communications

Alvaro W. Encinas
- Audiovisual Production Specialist
- Office of Communications

Mukul Nerurkar
- Web Content Editor
- Office of Communications

Radwanullah Kakar
- Lead Web Developer
- Office of Communications

Kenya R. Smith
- Web Developer
- Office of Communications

Ellaha Sadat
- Front-End Web Developer
- Office of Communications
Last updated: June 28, 2022