The Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation supports the NIEHS Director and other senior Institute staff in describing and interpreting programs and research of the Institute to Congress, scientific and public health communities, and the public. The office serves as liaison between Congressional staff and various government, health, and science agencies and organizations to inform Institute activities and to ensure NIEHS accessibility and responsiveness to the public.
The Office of Policy, Planning, and Evaluation performs these key functions:
- Evaluation of program goals and performance
- Implementation and management of new program initiatives
- Interpretation and dissemination of new legislation relevant to the NIEHS mission
- Management of NIEHS program information in the annual appropriations process
- Liaison to NIH, HHS, PHS, and national committees and initiatives
- Communications support for the Director, NIEHS, and senior staff
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Sheila Newton, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Policy, Planning & Evaluation -
Tel 984-287-3814
newton1@niehs.nih.gov -
P.O. Box 12233Mail Drop B2-06Durham, N.C. 27709
Office of Policy, Planning, & Evaluation Staff
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Kelly J. Chandler, Ph.D.
Health Science Policy Analyst -
Tel 919-943-5426
kelly.chandler@nih.gov
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Bill Jirles, M.P.H.
Program Analyst -
Tel 984-287-3274
Fax 301-480-2960
jirles@niehs.nih.gov
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Kimberly Thigpen Tart, J.D., M.P.H.
Health Science Policy Analyst -
Tel 984-287-3326
kimberly.thigpentart@nih.gov
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