Administrative Management Branch (AMB)

What We Do:

The Administrative Management Branch (AMB) facilitates business and administrative services to NIDA extramural; provides timely, accurate, consistent and courteous support to staff in their roles at NIDA and creates an environment that fosters confidence in all administrative processes; and optimizes staff potential in support of NIDA’s mission.

AMB performs the following functions:

  • Plans, directs, and provides centralized administrative services and management support for the IC Office of the Director and all IC extramural programs including travel, procurement, human resources, awards, training, space management, property management, time and attendance, and resource allocations, emergency management;
  • Provides coordination and oversight of the Institute-wide purchase card and travel card programs;
  • Administers and coordinates the Institute-wide performance management and appraisal program;
  • Coordinates and manages the Institute's special recognition programs including the NIH Director's Award and NIDA Director's Award;
  • Works with management to address and resolve administrative and operational issues which impact employees, performance, morale and the work environment.

Subject Matter Expert Contact List

Administrative Management Branch
NameTitlePhoneAreas of Responsibility
Keisha MillerChief(301) 827-4130
  • Oversight of all administrative services for NIDA HQ
  • LMS Administrator
Chanvadey NhimAdministrative Officer(301) 827-4150
  • ITAS Coordinator
  • Awards Coordinator
  • Travel Policy/HPOC
  • Leave Bank & PPL Coordinator 
  • Purchasing Coordinator back-up
  • Servicing Area – DESPR & OM
Shawntay LewisAdministrative Officer(301) 827-4127
  • Purchase Card Holder
  • Special Projects
  • Property Custodial Officer
  • Mobile Device Coordinator
  • SOARS PO
  • Servicing Area - DNB & CCTN
Paula PeltierAdministrative Officer(301) 827-4153
  • Purchasing Coordinator
  • IC Invoice Specialist
  • Purchase Card Holder
  • POTS IC Coordinator, IC Purchase Card Program
  • Special Projects 
Stephanie GlynnAdministrative Officer(301) 443-8764
  • LMS Administrator
  • IC Property Accountable Officer
  • Purchase Card Holder
  • Tier Designations
  • Travel Card Coordinator 
  • Servicing Area – OD, OSPC & DTMC
Cana WilliamsAdministrative Officer(301) 435-0996
  • Purchase Coordinator back-up
  • Purchase Card Holder 
  • Property Custodial Officer
  • Special projects
  • NIH Intern Programs 
  • Alternate Occupant Emergency Coordinator
  • Servicing Area – DER & OA