Jody Snyder Engel
About Jody Snyder Engel
Jody Snyder Engel serves as the Director of Communications at the NIH Office of Disease Prevention, where she has worked since 2013. With a background in nutrition and extensive experience in communications, she oversees various outreach initiatives and manages media inquiries.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Jody Snyder Engel has been serving as the Director of Communications at the NIH Office of Disease Prevention since 2013. In this role, she supervises communication activities for various conferences and events, which includes budget development, promotion, and onsite social media efforts. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Acting Director of Communications for one year from 2012 to 2013. Engel's experience at NIH also includes a role as a Nutritionist and Director of Mobile & Social Media Communications from 2006 to 2013, and as a Dietetic Intern at the NIH Clinical Research Center from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Jody Snyder Engel holds a Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Research and Sociology from Tulane University. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Maryland. Her educational background supports her expertise in nutrition and social research, which she applies in her current role in communications at the NIH Office of Disease Prevention. Engel is also certified as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) - Level 2.
Background in Dietetics
Before her tenure at the NIH, Jody Snyder Engel worked as a Campus Registered Dietitian at Georgetown University from 2005 to 2006. Her experience in dietetics began with her role as a Dietetic Intern at the NIH Clinical Research Center from 2004 to 2005. This background in dietetics informs her work in public health communications, particularly in promoting the importance of prevention research.
Communication Management and Outreach
In her role as Director of Communications, Jody Snyder Engel manages the design, monitoring, and updating of the Office of Disease Prevention's website to enhance outreach to broader audiences. She oversees official responses to public and media inquiries, ensuring clear communication between the office and external stakeholders. Engel leads efforts to communicate the significance of prevention research and disseminate related resources and programs.
Liaison with Health Organizations
Jody Snyder Engel serves as a liaison for communications between the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services. This role involves coordinating communication strategies and ensuring alignment between the two organizations on public health initiatives and messages related to disease prevention.