Donovan Kuehn
About Donovan Kuehn
Donovan Kuehn is the Lead Health Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health, where he has worked since 2014. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to health communications and has a background in geography and entrepreneurial management.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Donovan Kuehn has served as the Lead Health Communications Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2014. In this role, he oversees health communication initiatives and coordinates nearly one million dollars in annual federal contracts at the NIH Clinical Center. His responsibilities include producing the NIH Clinical Center's annual report and conducting facility tours. Kuehn has also acted as the senior adviser to the Chief of the Office of Communications, contributing to various strategic communication efforts.
Education and Expertise
Donovan Kuehn holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Entrepreneurial Management from Royal Roads University, where he studied from 1999 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from The University of British Columbia. His educational background supports his expertise in health communications and strategic planning, particularly within the context of public health and community engagement.
Achievements
Kuehn has received multiple awards for his contributions to health communication and outreach. He won the Apex Award for Communication Excellence in 2008 for his work with NAADAC News. Additionally, he received the NIH Director’s Awards in 2017 and 2019 for his involvement in the NIH’s anti-harassment program and the First in Human documentary series. He also earned the NIH Clinical Center Director’s Award in 2016 for his work on the same documentary series.
Background
Before his tenure at the NIH, Donovan Kuehn worked as the Director of Strategic Planning and Outreach for NAADAC, an association for addiction counselors. He has experience in international education, having spent two years as an assistant language teacher in Japan for the Ogori School Board in Fukuoka Prefecture. Kuehn has collaborated with non-profit organizations to foster strategic alliances among community groups, businesses, and local government, focusing on bridging the digital divide through access to technology.