Office of the Chief of Staff

Mission Statement  

The immediate Office of the Chief of Staff (OCoS) advises and provides integrated policy analysis and strategic consultation to the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioners, Associate Commissioners, Center Directors and other FDA officials on activities and issues that affect significant agency programs, projects and initiatives.  This office provides leadership, coordination and management of the Commissioner’s priority policies and issues across the Office of the Commissioner and FDA-wide.  In addition, OCoS is the main point of contact on emerging public health issues requiring strategic  coordination. The Office of the Chief of Staff serves as a point of contact between the FDA Centers and Offices and the Commissioner; and serves as liaison to HHS. 

The office is comprised of the following:

• The Office of the Executive Secretariat
• The Office of External Relations
• The Office of Legislation
• The Office of Public Affairs

Contact Information: 

301.796.4500

Susan C. Winckler, R. Ph., Esq., Chief of Staff

Mayo Shirley, Executive Assistant

Kathleen K. Quinn, MPH, Deputy Chief of Staff

Taryn Fritz Walpole, Deputy Chief of Staff

Victoria Babb, Pharm.D., Senior Science Policy Advisor

LaJuana D. Caldwell, Senior Advisor