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., M.A.
- Chief, Office of Communications
- National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH

Britny J. Kish
- Deputy Director
- Office of Communications

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

Sonja Soo, Ph.D.
- Science Writer
- Office of Communications

Anna Rogers, M.A.
- Science Writer
- Office of Communications

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

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

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

Mukul Nerurkar
- Digital Information Specialist
- Office of Communications

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
- Visual Information Specialist
- Office of Communications

Alvaro W. Encinas
- Audiovisual Production Specialist
- 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

Yewande Komolafe, M.S.
- Operations Coordinator
- Office of Communications
Last updated: June 6, 2023