I AM ORS Winter 2021

The Office of Research Services (ORS) is comprised of a diverse portfolio of services that support the NIH mission. In this section - I AM ORS, we showcase the exceptional employees behind these vital programs.


T'nae Brown, Director of the Division of Personnel Security and Access Control


T'nae Brown is the Director of the Division of Personnel Security and Access Control (DPSAC). DPSAC is responsible for prescreening employment applications, verifying personal identity, processing Background Investigation requests, authorizing facility access, issuing badges and conducting suitability adjudications for the NIH workforce.

As DPSAC Director, T'nae has the flexibility to develop efficiencies, process improvements for the betterment of the Division as well as the agency. Her achievements include reorganization as well as passing the OPM Audit, meeting 80% of the criteria set. 

T'nae says she first heard of NIH/ORS while working as a Personnel Security Specialist for the Health and Human Services (HHS), Commissioned Corps. She worked collaboratively with HHS OPDIV to include DPSAC during her past employment with HHS.

As a member of the ORS, T'nae likes that it is a customer-oriented organization that ensures customers are at the forefront while still supporting the NIH mission. She says her proudest moment is being able to lead and continue to mentor and guide others in their career paths.

In her spare time, T'nae enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys traveling with her daughter.  T'nae earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from George Washington University in her hometown of Washington D.C.

Prior to her employment with ORS, T'nae was a Branch Chief with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Sean Cullinane, Quality Assurance Specialist


Sean Cullinane is a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist with the Division of Amenities and Transportation Services. As a QA Specialist, he works with a team to ensure the shuttles run on time and there are parking spaces available for employees, contractors, and guests of the NIH.  Sean also helps when special guests visit the NIH campus. 

Originally from Prince George's County, Maryland, Sean has always been familiar with the NIH because many of his neighbors worked for the organization.  He says he consistently heard all the great things neighbors said about NIH.

Sean personally enjoys the NIH's "Bike to Work Day" event each year.  As a biker, Sean likes the chance to show people that riding a bike to work "is doable and great for the environment." Sean said his proudest moment with the ORS was in 2019 when the NIH won the award for most employees who attended Bike to Work Day.  

Sean says he also is "lucky enough" to work with a great group of people.  "Even while working remotely, it has been great working with people who still work hard and go out of their way to make life easier."

Sean studied at St. Bonaventure University in New York. Prior to working for the Federal Government, he worked in higher education. In his spare time, Sean likes checking the news or going for a walk. 

Quentin Wilson, Facility Veterinarian


Quentin Wilson is a Facility Veterinarian for the Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR). In his role, Quentin wears many hats, but his overall responsibility is caring for the health and welfare of the various research animals housed in DVR facilities.  Quentin's range of duties include veterinary medical care, training staff, research support, and review of animal study protocols, among others. Quentin says he likes knowing that his role really makes a difference and is fulfilling.  "I can honestly say that my days fly by, and never seem to drag," Quentin says.

Throughout his NIH career, Quentin has worked alongside the Occupational Medical Service and other IC veterinarians to review and improve safety protocols for working with Non-human Primates.  He says, "It was a great experience to make a higher-level impact on both human and animal safety and well-being."

However, as a veterinarian in general, Quentin enjoys anytime he can mentor students with an interest in veterinary medicine.  His special emphasis in mentoring has been African American students. These are students who may come from places where they have neither seen or interacted with a veterinarian who looked like them. Quentin is happy to be a resource to help spark that flame of passion for students to enter the veterinary field.

Quentin, himself, was referred to apply to the NIH during the final semester of his Laboratory Animal Residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine. He is proud to have attended the Tuskegee University for both his undergraduate studies.  Quentin obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine.

In his free time, Quentin likes spending time with his wife and their "menagerie" of pets.  Yet, he says he would gladly just put on a video game, or "vibe out to some music if given the chance."

Quentin was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He says, "living in the DMV has been cool, but the Chi is where my heart is."  


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