Erin Luetkemeier
About Erin Luetkemeier
Erin Luetkemeier serves as the Chief of Staff at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BS in Animal Sciences from Virginia Tech.
Current Position at National Institutes of Health
Erin Luetkemeier serves as Chief Of Staff at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. In this role, she oversees various administrative functions and supports the leadership team in executing strategic initiatives. Her extensive experience within the NIH has contributed to her understanding of the organization's operations and policies.
Previous Roles at National Institutes of Health
Before her current role, Erin Luetkemeier held several positions at the National Institutes of Health. She worked as a Health Science Policy Analyst starting in 2011, where she focused on health science policy issues for over a decade. Additionally, she served as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2009 to 2010 and participated in the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Erin Luetkemeier earned her Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech from 2000 to 2004. Her academic training has provided her with a strong foundation in scientific research and policy.
Graduate Studies Experience
During her time at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Erin Luetkemeier worked as a graduate student from 2004 to 2008. This experience allowed her to engage in advanced research and develop skills that would be beneficial in her future roles at the National Institutes of Health.