Diana Gomez

Program Specialist, OIR Events Coordinator

B.S., Towson University

Building 10, Room 1S233
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892

301-594-6747

diana.gomez@nih.gov

Ms. Diana Gomez joined the Office of Intramural Research (OIR) in 2022 and serves as a Program Specialist and OIR Events Coordinator. With nearly 10 years of experience supporting NIH programs, she provides program leadership and strategic coordination for high-profile NIH-wide scientific programs, lectures, and special events, including the NIH Director’s Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series (WALS) and the annual NIH Research Festival. In 2023, Ms. Gomez led the reestablishment of the NIH Research Festival following a four-year hiatus, helping refresh the program’s concept and format to successfully relaunch the event within a reduced physical footprint.

Ms. Gomez works across NIH leadership, scientific hosts, distinguished speakers, Institutes and Centers, program teams, and external partners to advance program priorities and support the successful execution of OIR initiatives and events. Her portfolio includes speaker and stakeholder engagement, program development, outreach and promotional planning, and coordination across teams responsible for event operations and technical support. She also oversees Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities for OIR-sponsored lectures and serves as a resource to Scientific Interest Groups and other NIH teams seeking guidance on event-related planning and processes.

In addition to her program responsibilities, Ms. Gomez serves as a Level II Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), supporting acquisition and contract oversight activities within OIR.

Prior to joining OIR, Ms. Gomez served as Special Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within NIAID, where she advised and supported scientific leadership on administrative, operational, and strategic matters, including budget, procurement, travel, policy, and special projects. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also supported VRC leadership activities associated with the federal vaccine-development response. Her earlier NIH experience includes operations and administrative roles supporting senior scientific staff and research programs within NIAID.

Ms. Gomez earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a minor in Legal Studies, from Towson University.