Contact an Ombudsman at FDA
The ombudsman programs throughout the Agency work to resolve problems and issues occurring within their own respective organizations. If that effort is unsuccessful or if intercenter issues are involved, the matter will go to the FDA Ombudsman's Office. The program staff are in close communication with the common goal of efficient dispute resolution.
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
CBER Ombudsman, Olivia Ziolkowski, JD, MPH
Telephone: 301-837-7292
E-mail: CBEROmbudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CBER Ombudsman
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
CDER Ombudsman, Virginia Behr
Telephone: 301-796-3436
CDER Assistant Ombudsman, Melissa Sage
Telephone: 301-796-6449
E-mail: CDEROmbudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CDER Ombudsman
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
CDRH Ombudsman, Abiy Desta
Telephone: 301-796-0293
CDRH Deputy Ombudsman, Ken Skodacek
Telephone: 301-796-6364
E-mail: CDRHOmbudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CDRH Ombudsman
Center for Tobacco Products
CTP Ombudsman, Nathan Hurley
Telephone: 301-796-3095
CTP Associate Ombudsman, Arielle Patno
E-mail: CTPOmbudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CTP Ombudsman
Center for Veterinary Medicine
CVM Ombuds, Karen Sussman (Acting)
E-mail: CVMOMBUDS@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CVM Ombuds
Office of Inspections and Investigations (field staff, i.e. inspections, imports, etc.)
OII Ombudsman, Erica Katherine
Telephone: (844) 871-4536 (toll-free)
E-mail: OIIombudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: OII Ombudsman
FDA Office of the Commissioner
FDA Ombudsman, Laurie Lenkel
Assistant Ombudsman, Talisha Williams
Telephone: 301-796-8530
E-mail: Ombuds@oc.fda.gov
Web page: FDA Ombudsman