About the Director, Dennis Coleman

Dennis Coleman accepted his appointment as Director of the NIH Office of Community Liaison in August 2006. In this capacity, he manages the research, coordination and outreach activities by which internal and neighboring communities affected by NIH and surrounding area developments are informed, listened to, and collaborated with on issues of common interest.

His education includes a BA degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA; graduate studies in mechanical and nuclear engineering at the University of Idaho’s National Lab Extension Campus; and a JD from Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara, CA.

His professional background includes:

• 15 years of engineering simulation and R&D work with Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Getty Oil Company and Idaho National Engineering Lab;
• 6 years of product development and marketing management experience with Control Data Corporation; and
• 8 years as an elected City Councilman and Mayor of Half Moon Bay, CA.

Mr. Coleman has authored some 30 publications covering subjects ranging from government and industry R&D progress, to technical papers for professional engineering journals and conferences, to business editorials and commentary for the computer industry trade press.