Eric Cole was named Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the NIH Office of Research Services and Office of Research Facilities effective May 9, 2010. As CIO, Eric is responsible for aligning technology with NIH Office of Research Services and Office of Research Facilities strategic business objectives. He is founder of the Dandy-Walker Alliance, Inc. and is an advocate of exploiting technological capabilities to deliver solutions to individuals living with a disability. Eric graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in Government and Politics and a master's degree in Information Assurance.